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Syncope

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i.e., BRAIN ISCHEMIA). Presyncope refers to the sensation of lightheadedness and loss of strength that precedes a syncopal event or accompanies an incomplete syncope. ,Created For = LHSA-Dott,Use For = Fainting

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

PR1.66, 1927

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.66
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians, aged 26 at first examination in 1927. Conditions mentioned include: fainting; and epilepsy. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1927

PR1.145, 1929-1931

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.145
Scope and Contents

Notes and correspondence relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 55 at first examination in 1929. Conditions mentioned include: headache; fainting; diplopia; and glioma. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital on second admission.

Dates: 1929-1931

PR1.1226, 1936-1938

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/20/PR1.1226
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, charts, reports, photographs and correspondence relating to male patient from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 53 at first examination in 1936. Conditions mentioned include: deafness; unsteadiness; fainting; headache; acoustic neuroma; tremor; hydrocephalus; and meningitis. Surgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital on second admission.

Dates: 1936-1938