Conditions
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Vasovagal Syncope
Vasovagal syncope is the most common cause of loss of consciousness affecting 40% to 50% of people in their lifetime
Long Covid
A proportion of patients with long covid will have symptoms consistent with autonomic dysfunction
Psychogenic Pseudosyncope
This condition is also known as functional neurological disorder or psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. With a clear diagnosis, treatments can be very effective in minimising further episodes
Vasovagal Syncope with Heart Pauses
Vasovagal Syncope with pauses is also known as cardioinhibory syncope. This can be very alarming for patients, but there are treatment strategies to help reduce the risk of recurrence.
Situational Syncope
This form of syncope occurs in specific situation which can trigger fainting. Common forms include micturition syncope, or cough syncope
Hypermobility and dysautonomia
There is a clear link between hypermobility syndrome such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and dysautonomia
Orthostatic Intolerance /
Hypotension
This condition causes dizziness, or falls, when standing up from a lying or seated position
Dysautonomia
This relates to disorder of the autonomic nervous system that affect blood pressure and heart rate.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
This is also known as POTS, and can cause significantly debilitating symptoms including shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, which is worsened on standing
Cardiac Syncope
Cardiac Syncope can be a serious, life-threatening condition which can arise from hearth rhythm abnormalities

