Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain. It's also called fainting or "passing out." It most often occurs when blood pressure is too low (hypotension) and the heart doesn't pump enough oxygen to the brain.
A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain.
Syncope is in the ICD-10 coding system coded as R55. 9 (syncope and collapse).
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ICD-10 code R55 for Syncope and collapse is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
What causes syncope?low blood pressure or dilated blood vessels.irregular heart beat.abrupt changes in posture, such as standing up too quickly, which can cause blood to pool in the feet or legs.standing for long periods of time.extreme pain or fear.extreme stress.pregnancy.dehydration.More items...