The nurse should prepare to assist with a head-up tilt-test if a patient informs the nurse of experiencing syncope.
In patients without structural heart disease, head-up tilt testing is a common part of diagnosis after a syncope episode.
Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness, usually associated with insufficient blood flow to the brain. Also called fainting and passing out.
Most commonly occurs when blood pressure is too low (hypotension) and the heart cannot pump enough oxygen to the brain. It may be benign or it may be a symptom of an underlying disorder.
Syncope is a symptom that can be attributed to a variety of causes, ranging from benign to life-threatening conditions.
Many non-life-threatening factors can cause syncope, including overheating, dehydration, profuse sweating, fatigue, and blood build-up in the legs due to sudden changes in body position. It is important to identify the cause and underlying condition of fainting.
However, some serious heart conditions, such as bradycardia, tachycardia, or blockage of blood flow, can also cause fainting.
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