The 20 Best Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope Doctors Near Me in West Hartford, CT

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.