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Syncope MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Syncope
Tree Number(s)
C10.597.606.358.800.600
C23.888.592.604.359.800.600
Unique ID
D013575
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013575
Scope Note
A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i.e., BRAIN ISCHEMIA). Presyncope refers to the sensation of lightheadedness and loss of strength that precedes a syncopal event or accompanies an incomplete syncope. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp367-9)
Entry Term(s)
Drop Attack
Fainting
Presyncope
Syncopal Episode
Syncopal Vertigo
Syncope, Cardiogenic
Syncope, Carotid Sinus
Syncope, Convulsive
Syncope, Deglutitional
Syncope, Effort
Syncope, Hyperventilation
Syncope, Micturition
Syncope, Postural
Syncope, Situational
Syncope, Stokes-Adams
Syncope, Tussive
NLM Classification #
WB 182
See Also
Unconsciousness
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1999/11/26
Syncope Preferred
Drop Attack Related
Presyncope Narrower
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