Vasovagal attacks are the commonest reason for fainting. They typically occur, for example, in a schoolchild who has missed breakfast, after standing for some time (typically in school assembly ...

This reaction is known as a vasovagal syncope episode, also known as fainting. Vasovagal syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness. The vasovagal response, in which your blood pressure suddenly ...

Vasovagal syncope happens due to a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate. It can be triggered by events like an anxiety attack or a blood draw. Recovery usually starts within seconds or ...

of patients had vasovagal syncope. [6] Various circumstances are triggers for VVS including prolonged standing, especially when combined with warm temperatures, confined spaces, and/or crowding ...

Physical counterpressure maneuvers (PCMs) should be first-line therapy for patients who suffer recurrent vasovagal syncope with prodromal symptoms, according to a paper by van Dijk et al.

Vasovagal syncope is a condition of emerging importance in older patients. The disease pattern of VVS in older age groups appears to differ from that of younger subjects. Treatment options are ...