Transient loss of consciousness

When a person has a transient loss of consciousness, it's important to determine the underlying cause. The most common causes are:

• Syncope
  • Cardiac syncope
  • Reflex syncope
    • Vasovagal syncope
    • Carotid sinus syndrome
  • Orthostatic syncope
• Epileptic seizures
• Head trauma
• Psychogenic conditions that cause TLOC

When a patient presents with TLOC it’s important to determine the cause.