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In the diagnosis of episodes of LOC the account of an eye-witness is the most important single aid. Where this is not available, then the account from the patient may help. The two common causes of LOC are faints (syncope, vasovagal attacks) and epileptic seizures (fits). Others are included in Table 7. Syncope LOC from a vascular mechanism produces a fall in cerebral perfusion. This has a slow onset with often faint feelings, nausea, headache, dimming of vision and hearing. The attacks start with the patient in an upright position and the aftermath is not prolonged.
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© 1985 T. J. Fowler and R. W. May
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Fowler, T.J., May, R.W. (1985). Loss of Consciousness. In: Neurology. Management of Common Diseases in Family Practice. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-9544-0_3
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