23/06/2025Dr Christopher HayesCardiologySyncope and pacemakers: How conduction system pacing improves outcomes and quality of lifeFainting, medically known as syncope, can be distressing and disruptive to daily life. While occasional episodes may be harmless, recurrent or unexplained fainting can signal an underlying heart rhyth...
18/02/2025Dr Martin LoweCardiologyAll about dizziness and faintingDizziness and fainting are two symptoms that can be present in many medical issues, but when occurring together, they may indicate a problem with the heart. In this article, a consultant cardiologist ...More articles from this doctor
07/11/2024Dr Mohamed Al-ObaidiCardiologySyncope: When is it a sign of a heart condition?Syncope, also known as fainting, can sometimes signal a serious heart condition requiring thorough evaluation and appropriate management. Here, Dr Mohamed Al-Obaidi, renowned consultant cardiologist, ...More articles from this doctor
28/10/2024Dr Smriti SarafCardiologyUnderstanding syncope: causes, symptoms, and when to seek helpIn one of our latest medical articles, distinguished consultant cardiologist, Dr Smriti Saraf, provides a comprehensive overview of syncope.More articles from this doctor
27/09/2024Written by Top DoctorsWhy do I keep fainting? unraveling the mysteries behind recurrent syncope and how to address itSyncope, commonly known as fainting, is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood flow to the brain. Though fainting episodes can be unsettling, they are often harmless. Howev...
07/05/2024Written by Top DoctorsFainting: Causes, diagnosis, and managementSyncope, commonly known as fainting, is a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain. While often benign, syncope can be a symptom of ...
13/06/2022Dr Simon PearseCardiologyAsk an expert: Pacemaker FAQsLeading consultant cardiologist Dr Simon Pearse answers frequently asked questions about pacemakers and how they are implanted within the body in this informative guide.More articles from this doctor
25/05/2022Dr Kaushik GuhaCardiologyWhat are the most common causes of heart failure?Renowned consultant cardiologist Dr Kaushik Guha explains the most common symptoms and causes of heart failure in this expert guide to the condition. The leading specialist also sheds light on how hea...More articles from this doctor
15/09/2021Dr Dougall McCorryNeurologyHow to avoid passing out in the summer heatThe hot weather of summer can cause many of us to feel light-headed, and in many cases pass out. However, there are some things we can do to help reduce the possibility of fainting due to hot weather,...
12/04/2021Dr Syed Afzal SohaibCardiologyBlackouts (syncope) explained: possible causes, diagnostic tests and when to see a doctorAbout half the UK population experience syncope (a blackout) at least once in their lifetime. Usually, the cause is unrelated to the heart. However, if blackouts are caused by the heart, they usually ...More articles from this doctor