clinical features
Last reviewed 01/2018
The symptoms of neurocardiogenic syndrome often include:
- a prodrome of light headedness or "blacking out"
- headache, malaise and nausea following an attack
A witness may report that the patient:
- appeared pale
- was cold and clammy
- had a short seizure
- became orientated rapidly upon regaining consciousness
The factors which trigger the neurocardiogenic syndrome include:
- emotion
- fear and pain
- heavy meals and alcohol
- micturition, defecation and coughing
- prolonged upright posture
- a warm environment
- dehydration