{"product_id":"2940046458411","title":"Syncope, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eSyncope is the medical term for losing consciousness\u003cbr\u003eIt is not a disease but a symptom of fainting sickness\u003cbr\u003eIt usually occur after the age of 40 without pain\u003cbr\u003eIt is due to a drop of blood flow to the brain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany forms of syncope are preceded by dizziness\u003cbr\u003eThere may be loss of vision and temporary weakness\u003cbr\u003eThere may be a feeling of heat, palpitations, sweating\u003cbr\u003eThere may be emotional distress, nausea and vomiting,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are 3 main causes of the syncope condition\u003cbr\u003eCardiac, neural reflex and orthostatic hypotension\u003cbr\u003ePhysical examination and ECG are part of the initial evaluation\u003cbr\u003eOne best way is implantable loop recorders and hospitalization\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment may be just reassurance and education\u003cbr\u003eAvoid prolonged standing in a hot environment\u003cbr\u003eSquatting down on the heels can be very effective\u003cbr\u003eOr sit down with the head between the knees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Syncope\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment of Syncope:\u003cbr\u003ea. Reassurance and education are usually all that is required.\u003cbr\u003eb. Avoid potential triggers likely to induce syncope - e.g., prolonged standing in a hot environment or having a long hot bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake action at the first warning sign of collapse:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. If it is imminent, lie down flat with the legs up on a chair or against a wall or sit down with the head between the knees.\u003cbr\u003eb. Squatting down on the heels can be very effective and is less noticeable in public.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese techniques help move venous blood that has pooled in the limbs aiding circulation to the brain.\u003cbr\u003eWhen feeling better, get up carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf symptoms return, resume the position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment may be required if syncope is very frequent, the patient is at risk of injury as attacks are unpredictable, or if syncope occurs during high-risk activities such as driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSyncope\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSyncope is a temporary loss of consciousness resulting from inadequate cerebral blood supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCauses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. Vasomotor:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Vagal slowing of heart and reduction of blood pressure from fear, severe pain or psychogenic disturbance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Hemorrhage or circulatory fluid loss from burns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Postural hypotension - blood pressure drops from sleeping or sitting position to upright position\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Vasoactive drugs such as anti-hypertensive (prazosin, methyl dopa) and heart medicines (nitrites, adrenergic blockers)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Carotid sinus compression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Cardiac:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Asystole or heart blockage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Sudden arrhythmias with high ventricular rate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Heart valve prosthesis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Aortic stenosis with exertion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Cardiogenic shock following myocardial infarction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Sudden cardiac compression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Syncope\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 More Facts about Syncope\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Syncope\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Shock\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Dizziness\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Motion Sickness\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Hypoglycemia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Coma\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083780702448,"sku":"2940046458411","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046458411_p0.jpg?v=1763999470","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046458411","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}