Title: Psychogenic Blackouts - Arrhythmia Alliance Group
Headings: Psychogenic Blackouts
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Psychogenic Blackouts
What is a psychogenic blackout?
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Content: Psychogenic attacks tend to be numerous, often occurring several times a day, or at the same time each day. This differs from reflex syncope (vasovagal syncope, neurocardiogenic syncope) which is typically no more frequent than four or five times a year. During an episode, the eyes may be tightly closed with a lid flutter, whilst during reflex syncope or epilepsy the eyes are often open. Patients can experience psychogenic syncope when they are lying on their back. Typical symptoms associated with reflex syncope, such as looking pale or becoming sweaty, maybe absent. A psychogenic blackout often lasts much longer than reflex syncope. What causes psychogenic blackouts? The medical profession is gradually beginning to recognise and understand what causes blackouts. It is accepted it is not caused by physical problems and it happens for different reasons in different people. It is likely a psychogenic blackout can happen when there is a temporary problem with the way the brain is working.