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. 2016 Jul;13(5):380–386. doi: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2016.05.002

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