Polystyrene (PS) /ËpÉliËstaÉªriËn/ is a synthetic aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene. Polystyrene can be solid or foamed. General purpose polystyrene is clear, hard, and rather brittle. It is an inexpensive resin per unit weight.
It is. more prevalent in females than males (1,2). The most common. cause of syncope in young subjects is a reflex syncopal event. that includes stretch syncope (1-3). Stretch syncope is a rare. occurrence that is clinically difficult to distinguish from epilepsy. and may arise while stretching the neck hyperextended in the.
Heat Syncope. Heat syncope or fainting is a mild form of heat illness that often results from physical exertion when it is hot. It occurs when your body, in an effort to cool itself, causes the blood vessels to dilate to such an extent that blood flow to the brain is reduced. Inadequate fluid replacement, which leads to dehydration, usually contributes greatly to this illness. Symptoms.