Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope
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What is the definition of Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope?
Familial neurocardiogenic syncope (fainting) is a type of genetic vasovagal (nerve) syncope where an individual faints due to certain triggers, such as fear, seeing blood, extreme emotional distress, or other events, that causes their heart rate and blood pressure to suddenly drop, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain and a brief loss of consciousness. Other common causes include standing for too long, heat overexposure, having blood drawn, and straining to have a bowel movement. However, fainting can indicate a more serious disorder affecting the heart or brain, so it is best to check with a doctor.
What are the symptoms of Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope?
Symptoms of familial neurocardiogenic syncope (fainting) may appear before an episode, such as pale skin, lightheadedness, tunnel vision, nausea, a cold, clammy sweat, feeling overheated, yawning, blurred vision, and vertigo (dizziness). During a vasovagal syncopal episode jerky, abnormal movements, a slow, weak pulse, and dilated pupils may occur. While the recovery from an episode usually begins rapidly, within less than a minute, standing up too soon (15-to-30 minutes) risks fainting again.
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What are the current treatments for Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope?
Considered to be mostly harmless, vasovagal syncope usually does not require treatment. However, it is possible to be injured during a fall. In addition, examination by a doctor may be needed to rule out heart or other disorders. It can also help to identify specific triggers to avoid episodes. If it feels as if a faint is coming on, it can help to lie down and elevate the legs. If the episodes are frequent, they may be treated with medications to treat low blood pressure, such as fludrocortisone acetate or selective serotonin inhibitors. Other treatments may include foot exercises and compression stockings to decrease pooling of blood in legs, increased dietary salt, drinking fluids, and avoiding prolonged standing and overexposure to heat.  In rare instances, an electrical heart pacemaker may sometimes be needed.
Who are the top Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope Local Doctors?
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Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
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Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
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Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

3142 Horizon Rd, Ste 110, 
Rockwall, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English, German
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Matthew Dickson, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C., is fellowship-trained and board-certified in internal medicine, cardiac CT, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiology. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., with a bachelor's degree in biology before going on to receive his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Duke University in Durham, N.C., and fellowships in cardiology and advanced multimodality cardiovascular imaging at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Dr. Dickson's areas of special interest include cardiovascular risks in women after menopause, echocardiography, cardiovascular imaging, ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, American Society for Preventive Cardiology and North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging. When not caring for the heart-health needs of his patients, Dr. Dickson enjoys jogging, skiing, scuba diving and playing the trumpet. . Dr. Dickson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Fainting.

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Distinguished in Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope
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Reading Hospital Cardiology - West Reading

301 S 7th Ave, Ste 2020, 
West Reading, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

John Serrian is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Serrian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Serrian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
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Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
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Aurora Electrophysiology

975 Port Washington Rd, 
Grafton, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, Berber

Mohamed Hani is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Grafton, Wisconsin. Dr. Hani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

What are the latest Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope Clinical Trials?
Fainting Detection And Early Warning In Syncope Evaluation Study

Summary: To characterize the impact of orthostatic hypotension (OH) and Vasovagal syncope on signals measured using a wearable Holter monitor in the clinic and ambulatory setting. To evaluate the relationship of signals measured from the Holter monitor with reported symptom severity of orthostatic intolerance per standard data collection, analysis, and questionnaires.

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Assessment of Stroke Volume and Cardiac Output in Response to Varying Heart Rates and Body Position - a Pacemaker Based Study

Summary: The investigators will seek to determine the effects of different heart rates on both stroke volume and cardiac output using non-invasive hemodynamic assessments. In order to safely manipulate the HR, the investigators will study patients with permanent pacemakers in whom heart rate manipulation can be done in a safe and non-invasive manner.