What Causes Frequent Episodes Of Passing Out?

Posted on Fri, 6 Mar 2015

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Fri, 6 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : I am having frequent episodes of passing out feels like my heart is racing and then it just stops

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need examinations for detecting arrhythmias

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

From your description it seems like you have arrhythmias.
The passing out can be caused by your arrhythmia; during fast heart rate there is a reduction of blood flow to brain which can cause such symptoms.
For detecting the exact cause you will need ECG, echocardiography, holter monitoring, which is a test, when 24 hour ECG is registered. Also some blood tests are needed such as thyroid tests and electrolytes.

Hope I could help you

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar