Syncope - Research Asst. Dr. Mehmet Fatih DOĞAN

We will briefly discuss and summarize the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and risk stratification here. Syncope refers to a brief loss of consciousness associated with loss of postural tone that resolves spontaneously and completely without medical intervention. It differs from conditions causing true coma and altered consciousness. It accounts for about 1-2% of annual service visits, meaning we should have 4-5 presentations daily. It can account for up to 6% of hospital admissions. Lifetime syncope prevalence is reported to be up to 12-20%. It is most common in the elderly. Near syncope, characterized by a warning of impending loss of consciousness without actual fainting, shares the same underlying pathophysiological process and carries the same risks as syncope. The best predictor of syncope recurrence in the previous year is