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Syncope or near faints: When Your Heart Misses a Beat
Most of us have experienced that dizzy, light-headed feeling at some point, often dismissing it as momentary fatigue or dehydration. However, when these symptoms progress to fainting or near fainting spells—medically termed syncope—it may be a warning sign of an underlying heart condition.
Syncope can occur due to various causes, but when related to heart health, it is often a result of arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), structural heart disease, or obstructions to blood flow.
Here is what you need to know:
Syncope can be a frightful experience, and its implications can be serious. It is crucial to seek immediate medical attention if you have experienced an unexplained fainting spell, especially if other heart-related symptoms accompany it.
At Subang Jaya Medical Centre's Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Department, we are committed to helping you decipher the language of your heart. Do not brush off that fainting spell as 'just one of those things.' Allow our team of experts to get to the root of your symptoms and guide you towards the appropriate care pathway.
We are here for you every step of the way, with advanced diagnostic and treatment options. Contact us today and take a decisive step towards better heart health. Do not wait for warning signs to turn into serious problems. The time to act is now.