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What Are The Symptoms Of Arrhythmia?
I suffered from a sudden blackout and hit my head which resulted in a major concussion. Docs think I may have an arrythmia and that caused the blackout, but after almost 2 months now I still have a large bump in the area where I hit my head. Should I seek medical attention?
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, you should consult your doctor soon. Get a MRI done of the area where the bump emerges. The MRI will tell you whether it is hematoma or any other gross injury. The sudden black out which you had is called as syncope. Syncope is temporary loss of consciousness and posture, described as "fainting" or "passing out." It's usually related to temporary insufficient blood flow to the brain.
It most often occurs when the blood pressure is too low (hypotension) and the heart doesn't pump a normal supply of oxygen to the brain. If you suspect arrythmia to be a cause behind your syncope following tests are recommended:
- 2d echo
- 24 hour holter monitor or a loop recorder
They are the base line test for patients with arrythmia.
Regards,
Dr. Rini
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, you should consult your doctor soon. Get a MRI done of the area where the bump emerges. The MRI will tell you whether it is hematoma or any other gross injury. The sudden black out which you had is called as syncope. Syncope is temporary loss of consciousness and posture, described as "fainting" or "passing out." It's usually related to temporary insufficient blood flow to the brain.
It most often occurs when the blood pressure is too low (hypotension) and the heart doesn't pump a normal supply of oxygen to the brain. If you suspect arrythmia to be a cause behind your syncope following tests are recommended:
- 2d echo
- 24 hour holter monitor or a loop recorder
They are the base line test for patients with arrythmia.
Regards,
Dr. Rini
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