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  1. Fainting: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Fainting might have no medical significance. Or the cause can be a serious disorder, occasionally involving the heart. Therefore, treat loss of consciousness as ...

  2. 5 things to know about fainting: The heart's role and when it may signal a serious condition

    Fainting or blacking out, also known as syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain. There are different types of ...

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: When does fainting require medical attention?

    ANSWER: Fainting happens when your brain doesn't get enough blood, and that causes you to briefly lose consciousness. In many cases, fainting is not a reason ...

  4. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Revealing the cause of unexplained fainting

    Fainting, or passing out — a temporary loss of consciousness also known as syncope — is caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain. Some causes of ...

  5. Fainting Clinical Trials - Mayo Clinic Research

    While the median number of faints in the population is 2, those who come to the investigators care have a median 10-15 lifetime spells, and have an increased ...

  6. Vasovagal syncope - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    The drop in blood pressure and slowed heart rate quickly reduce blood flow to your brain, and you faint. More Information. Fainting during urination ( ...

  7. Vasovagal syncope - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    ... faint. Your healthcare professional also may recommend several tests to rule out other possible causes of your fainting — particularly heart-related conditions.

  8. Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it? - Mayo Clinic

    Last week, my husband fainted while urinating. His doctor said he might have micturition syncope. What causes this, and what can he do about it? Micturition ...

  9. Dizziness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dizziness is a term that people use to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or wobbly. ... Fainting or seizures. Trouble with the ...

  10. Low blood pressure (hypotension) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    This condition isn't always a concern. But sometimes it can cause dizziness and fainting or be life-threatening. Learn when it needs treatment.