clinical features

Last reviewed 01/2018

The symptoms of neurocardiogenic syndrome often include:

• a prodrome of light headedness or "blacking out"
• headache, malaise and nausea following an attack

A witness may report that the patient:

• appeared pale
• was cold and clammy
• had a short seizure
• became orientated rapidly upon regaining consciousness

The factors which trigger the neurocardiogenic syndrome include:

• emotion
• fear and pain
• heavy meals and alcohol
• micturition, defecation and coughing
• prolonged upright posture
• a warm environment
• dehydration