Syncope

A brief loss of consciousness from a transient deficiency in the oxygen carrying material of the blood to the brain. Fainting or loss of consciousness due to loss cardiac output. Syncope is not a seizure. The three types of syncope are: (1) Situational, cough, emotion, or while urinating (micturitional). (2) Cardiogenic, decrease of cardiac output secondary to rhythm disturbance or failed pump. (3) Vasovagal or vaso-depressor, precipitated by fright or pain. Fainting or loss of consciousness due to loss of cardiac output.