Table 1. Causes of syncope according to underlying pathophysiology.
Neurally-mediated | Orthostatic/dysautonomic | Arrhythmic | Structural cardiovascular | Mimickers of syncope |
Vasovagal | Hypovolemia | Ventricular tachycardia | Aortic stenosis | Stroke, transient ischemic attack |
Vasodepressor | Medications | Torsades de pointes | Aortic dissection | Seizures |
Carotid sinus hypersensitivity | Postprandial | Supraventricular tachycardia | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | Migraine |
Post-micturition, defecation | Parkinson's Disease | Atrial fibrillation and flutter | Pulmonary hypertension | Narcolepsy |
Post-cough | Diabetic/other neuropathies | Sick sinus syndrome | Atrial myxoma | Panic attacks |
Post-laugh, | Amyloid | Atrioventricular block | Pulmonary embolism | Conversion disorder |
Post-exercise | Spinal cord disease | Pacemaker syndrome | Subclavian steal | Concussion |