Syncope/ Fainting

Syncope, or fainting, affects about one million Americans each year. At Vivify Medical, advanced diagnostic tests, including exercise stress testing, mobile cardiac telemetry monitors and echocardiograms, are available onsite to uncover the root cause of your fainting episodes. Vivify Medical offers tailor-made treatment plans to help you get back to feeling healthy. Call the office in the Financial District in Manhattan, New York, today to schedule a consultation for syncope/fainting or book an appointment online.  

What causes syncope/fainting?

Syncope (fainting) is a brief loss of consciousness due to a sudden, temporary drop in blood flow to the brain. The causes fall into three main categories: Reflex (Neurally Mediated) Syncope is the most common, caused by an autonomic nervous system malfunction that suddenly lowers heart rate or blood pressure (e.g., vasovagal or situational fainting). Orthostatic Syncope occurs when blood pressure drops significantly upon standing, often due to dehydration, medication, or conditions like Dysautonomia (POTS). The third and most serious category is Cardiogenic Syncope, which results from a heart problem that impairs pumping, such as Arrhythmias (abnormal rhythms) or Structural Heart Disease (like severe valve disorders).

Vivify Medical specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of syncope and its root cause. We offer the latest diagnostic technologies in-office to help identify the underlying imbalance that contributes to syncope.

When should I seek medical attention for syncope/fainting?

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Vivify Medical if you have frequent fainting episodes for no identifiable reason. You should also book an evaluation if you have other symptoms such as:

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Blurry vision
• Heart palpitations
• Clammy or cold skin

How is syncope/fainting treated?

Your treatment plan for syncope depends on what’s causing your fainting episodes. Vivify Medical provides advanced treatment options to treat root causess that contribute to syncope. Some treatments may include: 

Dr. Beniaminovitz may recommend the following strategies to prevent fainting and other symptoms:

• Dietary changes 
• Increased hydration  
• Addressing electrolyte imbalances  
• Specialized exercise routines 
• Compression stockings  
• Mindfulness of movements and body positions 
• Defensive maneuvers 

Depending on the underlying cause of syncope, medications may be necessary to correct a cardiac rhythm or an autonomic nervous system problem. Infrequently, the condition requires further measures, such as implanting a pacemaker or performing a specialized procedure, necessitating evaluation and treatment with specialists. At Vivify Medical we use our extensive network with the best physicians and hospitals in New York City to make sure our patients get the best care and have the best health outcomes. If the care of a specialist is needed Vivify Medical will use its well-established connections to advocate for our patients and make sure they get the best care from the best specialists in New York City.  

Call Vivify Medical today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for syncope/fainting or book an appointment online.