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Fainting Medical Conditions
Below is a list of potential medical conditions this symptom could be a sign of.
Heart Attack
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is interrupted. Oxygen can't get to the heart muscle, causing tissue damage or tissue death...What is Heart Attack?
Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that grows in a location other than the lining of the uterus...What is Ectopic Pregnancy?
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias are abnormal beats of the heart. Types of arrhythmias include: Heartbeats that are too slow ( Bradycardia ) Heartbeats that are too fast ( Tachycardia ) Extra beats Skipped beats Beats coming from abnormal areas of the heart What is Arrhythmias?
Addison's Disease
Addison's disease is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands. In the case of Addision's, the glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone...What is Addison's Disease?
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias are abnormal beats of the heart, such as: Heartbeats that are too slow ( Bradycardia ) Heartbeats that are too fast (tachycardia) Extra beats Skipped beats Beats coming from abnormal areas of the heart What is Arrhythmias?
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) is a disorder of the heart's electrical activity. It causes the heart to beat with an Arrhythmias and faster than normal...What is Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome?
Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection occurs when the layers of the aorta separate. The aorta is the main artery leading from the heart...What is Aortic Dissection?
Heart Block
The heart is comprised of four chambers: two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles)...What is Heart Block?
Aortic Insufficiency
The left ventricle of the heart is a muscular chamber. This chamber pumps blood from the heart to the entire body...What is Aortic Insufficiency?
Aortic Coarctation
The aorta is the main artery carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body. Aortic coarctation is the narrowing of the aorta which slows or blocks the blood flow...What is Aortic Coarctation?
