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An approach to evaluation and management of Syncope
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Syncope is a symptom which is often taken for granted and less attention is given resulting in great delay seeking medical assistance. The intensity of this symptom and treatment depends on the type of syncope and its origin. The classification of syncope goes with the causes of syncope and they are i) neutrally mediated syncope, ii) orthostatic syncope, iii) cardiac syncope, and iv) cerebrovascular syncope. This article focuses on the approach to its evaluation as well. Management of syncope is in accord to its classification is encompassed. Besides, pharmacological management, non- pharmacological measures which could be emphasized by the nursing community is elaborated.
Key words: Syncope, neutrally mediated syncope, orthostatic syncope, cardiac syncope, cerebrovascular
syncope.
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