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How Can A Syncopal Episode Be Treated?
My68 year old husband just had a syncopal episode. He was out for about 10 seconds. He is otherwise healthy, exercises regularly. He has a normal heart rate of approximately 55-60. This happened one other time about 18 years ago. We are not at home. We are about 5 hours from our home. The plan is to call his regular physician in the morning and return home. Any suggestions in the meantime.
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Loss of consciousness at this age may be due to seizures, syncopal attack or stroke/transient ischemic attacks. Let him lye down on bed. Give adequate fluids for hydration. If consciousness impairs then immediately visit to an ER for evaluation.
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Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Loss of consciousness at this age may be due to seizures, syncopal attack or stroke/transient ischemic attacks. Let him lye down on bed. Give adequate fluids for hydration. If consciousness impairs then immediately visit to an ER for evaluation.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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