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FAQ about Syncope
This FAQ explains syncope, a sudden temporary loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. Many people use the word “fainting” to describe it, but syncope is a medical term that…
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Prevention of Syncope
Syncope, or temporary loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, is often preventable in a direct sense only for certain forms. In many cases, the condition itself is not completely…
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Treatment for Syncope
Treatments used for syncope depend on the cause, but the main approaches include restoring blood flow to the brain during episodes, correcting the physiological trigger, and preventing recurrence. Syncope is a transient loss of…
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Causes of Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Thoracic aortic aneurysm develops when the wall of the thoracic aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart through the chest, weakens and progressively expands. The immediate cause is not a single…
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Prevention of Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that forms during early embryonic development, usually in the first trimester of pregnancy. Because the defect arises while the fetal heart is being built, it is…
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What is Thyroid nodule
A thyroid nodule is a discrete lump or focal swelling within the thyroid gland, which sits at the front of the neck and helps regulate metabolism through hormone production. A nodule may arise from…