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What Causes Blackouts?
What might be the cause/causes of a blackout? I am 68 yrs old, reasonably healthy, with no diagnosis of any heart or brain problem, but recently woke up from a blackout with no clue as to the cause. I have been to a brain clinic and other doctors so far, but they are not telling me anything about what happened to me, and are saying there is nothing wrong with me. I don t believe them I m sorry to have bothered you. I did not realize there was a fee to ask a question, but I do understand. right now, I don t even have sufficient funds to pay for a phone, so I need to be vrey cautious of how I spend the $$ I do have. thank you anyway,
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hello,
Welcome to HCM .
I understand your concern.
If the doctor did a good clinical examination, conducted tests like EKG, Holter monitoring and a CT scan with contrast and then told you that there is nothing to worry, then you have nothing to worry.
You probably had a vasovagal syncope which is nothing to be concerned about. But avoid being in places of danger where you may be harmed, should you have another episode.
Take care
Welcome to HCM .
I understand your concern.
If the doctor did a good clinical examination, conducted tests like EKG, Holter monitoring and a CT scan with contrast and then told you that there is nothing to worry, then you have nothing to worry.
You probably had a vasovagal syncope which is nothing to be concerned about. But avoid being in places of danger where you may be harmed, should you have another episode.
Take care
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