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Syncope, also known as fainting, passing out and swooning, is defined as a short loss of consciousness and muscle strength, characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. It is due to a decrease in blood flow to the entire brain usually from low blood pressure.
Syncope (sin-co-pee) is a temporary loss of consciousness, commonly referred to as fainting, or passing out. It is a fairly common event -- a majority of people pass out at least once in their lives. Still, syncope is always a potentially serious problem, since any loss of consciousness can produce injury. Furthermore, syncope may be a sign of a serious medical problem. So, if you have syncope, you should be evaluated by your doctor to determine its cause.