What are the warning signs of syncope of cardiac origin?

Dec 03, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Cardiogenic syncope refers to syncope caused by a sudden reduction in cardiac output leading to acute cerebral ischemia. Premonitory symptoms often include palpitations, seizures, dizziness, visual blackout, and generalized weakness. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, undergo relevant examinations under a physician's guidance to identify the underlying cause, receive targeted treatment accordingly, and combine symptomatic and supportive therapies to correct disturbances in water-electrolyte and acid-base balance and improve myocardial ischemia.

 

  Cardiogenic syncope refers to syncope triggered by acute cerebral ischemia due to a sudden reduction in cardiac output. Premonitory symptoms typically include palpitations, convulsions, dizziness, visual blackout, generalized weakness, and other manifestations.

  1. Palpitations

  Before an episode, patients may experience increased or irregular heart rate due to insufficient cardiac blood supply.

  2. Convulsions

  When the brain lacks sufficient oxygen and blood supply, abnormal neuronal excitability may occur, leading to limb convulsions.

  3. Dizziness

  Insufficient oxygen and blood supply to brain tissue disrupts normal function, resulting in sensations of dizziness or vertigo.

  4. Visual Blackout (Amaurosis)

  Cardiac abnormalities causing inadequate systemic blood flow affect cerebral perfusion, leading to neurological dysfunction and symptoms such as blurred vision or temporary loss of vision (blackout).

  5. Generalized Weakness

  Hypoxia and insufficient cerebral blood flow may impair normal muscle function, causing muscle weakness, manifesting as generalized fatigue, weakness, or malaise.

  Upon experiencing these symptoms, patients are advised to promptly seek medical attention at a hospital. Under physician guidance, appropriate diagnostic evaluations should be completed, followed by targeted treatment addressing the underlying cause, along with symptomatic and supportive therapies. This includes correcting disturbances in water-electrolyte balance and acid-base equilibrium, as well as improving myocardial ischemia.