Syncope

Xue Ming, Sina Zaim

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Syncope or fainting refers to a sudden and transient loss of consciousness resulting from temporarily inadequate cerebral blood flow. A population-based study found an incidence of 126=100,000 during childhood and adolescence with a peak in the 15-to 19-year old group for both sexes. Up to 15% of children may experience one syncopal episode before the age of 18. The prognosis is dependent on the etiology of syncope. In most cases, there is full recovery without sequelae and recurrence is rare.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationTreatment of Pediatric Neurologic Disorders
PublisherCRC Press
Pages429-432
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780849340888
ISBN (Print)0824726936, 9780824726935
StatePublished - Jan 1 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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