Conditions
There are many different causes of syncope, some common and some rare. Most cases of syncope are due to the common faint. Fainting is caused by a short-term reduction in blood pressure to your brain.
Syncope is caused by a problem with the heart or by a problem in the regulation of blood pressure.
Click on the condition and find out further information on cause, management and treatment.
RAS
Reflex Anoxic Seizures (RAS) is the term used for a particular fit which is neither epileptic nor due to cyanotic breath-holding, but which rather results from a brief stoppage of the heart through excessive activity of the vagus nerve.
Reflex Syncope
Reflex Syncope is one of the most common forms of syncope. Sometimes called Vasovagal Syncope or Neurally Mediated Syncope, it is a transient condition resulting from intermittent dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates blood pressure and heart rate.
Syncope
There are many causes of syncope. Many people are unaware that everyday activities can be the cause of reported fainting attacks.
POTS
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition where patients experience an increase in heart rate (tachycardia) upon standing up.
Pregnancy
Finding yourself pregnant when you know you have syncope and POTS can result in feeling 'alone' and 'frightened', when you should be excited and happy at the prospect of motherhood. This page is here to provide advice, support and reassurance for your journey from pregnancy to the birth and looking after your baby in the months following the birth.