Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Syncope

Cardiovascular syncope describes an abrupt, short loss of consciousness caused by a heart rhythm disorder. This condition occurs when the electrical signals that trigger heart contractions are interrupted by some mechanism. This malfunction causes the heart to have a short circuit where it beats too fast or a heart block where it beats too slow. Due to this malfunction, the blood pressure drops too low and does not allow a sufficient amount of blood to reach the brain. This poor blood flow to the brain causes the individual to faint. This type of fainting is transient, or recovery is quick after fainting.