Syncope: View of Neurologist

Yeni S. N.

TRAKYA UNIVERSITESI TIP FAKULTESI DERGISI, vol.27, pp.74-78, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 27
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: TRAKYA UNIVERSITESI TIP FAKULTESI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.74-78
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Syncope derives from Greek as many other medical terms. It is described as acute, transient decrease of cerebral perfusion resulting in a transient loss of consiousness. Loss of postural tone is a sine qua none. In a case of transient loss of consiousness, syncope, epilepsy, psychogenic faintings need to be differentiated. In this review diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment issues of syncope will be discussed from a standpoint of neurologists.