Introduction Vasovagal syncope, also known as neurocardiogenic syncope, is a common condition that causes people to faint due to a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate. This condition can be triggered by various stimuli, such as the sight of blood, extreme emotional distress, or standing for long periods. While vasovagal syncope is usually […]
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Introduction Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a complicated condition that affects many parts of the body, especially the nervous system that controls automatic functions. People with POTS often feel dizzy or lightheaded when they stand up, and their heart rate increases more than usual. This can make them feel very tired and sick to
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Introduction Dysautonomia is a complex medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. This term might sound strange to many, but it describes a group of disorders that impact the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS is responsible for controlling many important bodily functions that happen without us thinking about them. These functions
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Introduction Bradycardia is a medical condition characterized by an unusually slow heart rate, typically fewer than 60 beats per minute. This is slower than the normal heart rate range, which is typically between 60 and 100 beats per minute for most adults. While a slow heart rate can be normal for some people, especially during
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Introduction Orthostatic hypotension is a common health issue that affects many people, especially older adults. This condition occurs when a person’s blood pressure suddenly drops after they stand up from sitting or lying down. When this happens, it can cause various uncomfortable symptoms like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or even fainting. These symptoms can make everyday
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Introduction Vasovagal syncope, also known as vasovagal faint, is a common condition that affects many people, including athletes. This condition occurs when a person suddenly loses consciousness due to a drop in blood pressure and heart rate. It is important for athletes, coaches, and trainers to have a good understanding of vasovagal syncope to ensure
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Introduction Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people around the world. When someone with POTS stands up from lying down or sitting, their heart rate increases very quickly. This can cause many other symptoms too. POTS can make daily life difficult, especially at work. It’s important for
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Introduction Dysautonomia is a complex group of disorders that affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS is responsible for controlling many of our body’s automatic functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and breathing. When someone has dysautonomia, these important functions don’t work properly, which can cause a wide range of symptoms and
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Introduction Heart health is a topic that concerns everyone, regardless of age or background. Many people think that keeping a healthy heart requires big, difficult changes in their lives, but this isn’t true. Small, everyday habits can actually make a huge difference in protecting your heart. February is American Heart Month, which gives us a
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Introduction Orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension, is a condition where a person’s blood pressure drops significantly when they stand up from sitting or lying down. This sudden drop in blood pressure can cause a range of symptoms, including dizziness, lightheadedness, and in some cases, fainting. It’s important to understand and manage orthostatic hypotension
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