Jennifer A. Stephenson

about 4 years ago

The defining characteristics of syncope include rapid onset with transient loss of consciousness usually accompanied by falling, followed by spontaneous, complete, and usually prompt recovery without intervention.

Features of Syncope - Temporary i.e. lasts for seconds - Twitching only, no convulsions - Prodormal symptoms i.e. nausea, dizziness, weakness, vertigo, pallor - Rapid recovery on lying