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Fainting Learning Center
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Patients visiting a doctor because of fainting will usually have their blood pressure checked when they are lying down and then again after they stand up. If there is a significant decrease in blood pressure, it may indicate postural hypotension. ...
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Most episodes of fainting are a one-time occurrence. When a person experiences repeated fainting spells, a physician should be consulted.
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The challenge for health professionals is to determine the cause of an episode of syncope, and especially whether the cause requires further medical intervention.
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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