Syncope(Fainting) Treatments in Daytona Beach, FL

Many suffer from unexplained syncopal episodes or fainting spells. Causes are extremely varied, but few clinics have the tools a knowledge to find out what is causing yours.


No one plans on having heart problems, but if you do you need to find a doctor you can trust. At Complete Cardiology Care we staff Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists that treat patients with syncope in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast, Deltona, Deland, and the surrounding areas.

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What is syncope?

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. It can be benign or a symptom of an underlying medical condition.

What causes syncope?

Syncope is a symptom that can be due to several causes, ranging from benign to life-threatening conditions. Many non life-threatening factors, such as overheating, dehydration, heavy sweating, exhaustion or the pooling of blood in the legs due to sudden changes in body position, can trigger syncope. It's important to determine the cause of syncope and any underlying conditions.


However, several serious heart conditions, such as bradycardia, tachycardia or blood flow obstruction, can also cause syncope.

  • What testing can be done for my syncope?

    Some basic work up can help evaluate your cause of syncope and potentially place you on medications when necessary to prevent additional episodes. Some tests we can perform are:


    • Carotid Ultrasound: Determine if you have any plaque built up in the arteries of your neck that are reducing blood flow to your brain.
    • Lab work: Evalaute thyroid and electrolytes to ensure they are normal and not causing rapid heart rates
    • Heart monitor: Either a holter, event, or MCT montior can help evaluate what is occuring with your heart when you are feeling dizzy or syncopal.
    • Loop recorder: If you are still having syncopal episodes or previous monitors have found nothing, a loop recorder is a long term option. A small chip injected under the skin continually monitors your heart checking for syncope producing arrythmias.
    • Echocardiogram: Determine if a weak heart is the cause of your syncope
    • Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: A device that tracks your blood pressure and heart rate over a 24-48 period.

  • What is vasovagal syncope (also called cardio-neurogenic syncope)

    Vasovagal syncope is the most common type of syncope. It is caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure, which causes a drop in blood flow to the brain. When you stand up, gravity causes blood to settle in the lower part of your body, below your diaphragm. When that happens, the heart and autonomic nervous system (ANS) work to keep your blood pressure stable.


    Some patients with vasovagal syncope have a condition called orthostatic hypotension. This condition keeps the blood vessels from getting smaller (as they should) when the patient stands. This causes blood to collect in the legs and leads to a quick drop in blood pressure.

  • What is situational syncope?

    Situational syncope is a type of vasovagal syncope. It happens only during certain situations that affect the nervous system and lead to syncope. Some of these situations are:


    • Dehydration
    • Intense emotional stress
    • Anxiety
    • Fear
    • Pain
    • Hunger 
    • Use of alcohol or drugs
    • Hyperventilation (breathing in too much oxygen and getting rid of too much carbon dioxide too quickly)
    •  Coughing forcefully, turning the neck, or wearing a tight collar (carotid sinus hypersensitivity)
    • Urinating (miturition syncope)

  • What is postural syncope (also called postural hypotension)?

    Postural syncope is caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure due to a quick change in position, such as from lying down to standing. Certain medications and dehydration can lead to this condition. Patients with this type of syncope usually have changes in their blood pressure that cause it to drop by at least 20 mmHg (systolic/top number) and at least 10 mmHg (diastolic/bottom number) when they stand.

  • What is cardiac syncope?

    Cardiac syncope is caused by a heart or blood vessel condition that affects blood flow to the brain. These conditions can include an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), obstructed blood flow in the heart due to structural heart disease (the way the heart is formed), blockage in the cardiac blood vessels (myocardial ischemia), valve disease, aortic stenosis, blood clot, or heart failure. If you have cardiac syncope, it is important to see a cardiologist for proper treatmen

  • What is neurologic syncope?

    Neurologic syncope is caused by a neurological condition such as seizure, stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Other less common conditions that lead to neurologic syncope include migraines and normal pressure hydrocephalus

  • What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?

    Postural-Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is caused by a very fast heart rate (tachycardia) that happens when a person stands after sitting or lying down. The heart rate can speed up by 30 beats per minute or more. The increase usually happens within 10 minutes of standing. The condition is most common in women, but it can also occur in men.

One episode is too many, find out why you fainted today

If you are curious how we can help you with your syncope, please reach out to us. We are currently accepting new patients. Complete Cardiology Care staffs Cardiologists and Electrophysiologist that serve patients in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Deltona, Deland, and the surround areas.


Our Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists take nearly all insurances. We accept Aetna, AARP Medicare Complete, Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Cigna, Florida Healthcare, Florida Hospital Care Advantage, Freedom Health, Health First Health, Humana PPO - out of network benefits apply, Medicare, Optimum Healthcare, Railroad Medicare, Tricare, United Healthcare, VHN, Wellcare.


​We are also a partner with the VA and are proud to serve those who have served our country!


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