Regular practice of a specific yoga maneuver appears to reduce susceptibility to reflex vasovagal syncope, a new study suggests. The tadasana exercise — a movement-based contemplative practice that ...

Vasovagal syncope often happens when standing or sitting up because more blood goes to your legs. If you feel faint, try lying down with your legs elevated or sitting with your head between your knees ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Key Takeaways Avoid standing for long periods by moving and flexing your calf ...

Midodrine is a vasoconstrictor used to prevent orthostatic hypotension and may reduce the likelihood of recurrence of vasovagal syncope in patients with frequent episodes. It seems to work completely ...

Young, healthy soldiers (aged 18-20 years) were referred to the Sheba Medical Center for evaluation of recurrent syncope. Participants were recruited to the study between July 2002 and July 2004.

Beta blockers appear to be no more effective than placebo for the treatment of vasovagal syncope. In a randomized trial, 30 patients with recurrent vasovagal syncope and positive tilt test were ...

Physical counterpressure maneuvers (PCMs) should be first-line therapy for patients who suffer recurrent vasovagal syncope with prodromal symptoms, according to a paper by van Dijk et al. There is ...