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Syncope in aircrew

W H Sledge, J A Boydstun

    Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
    |March 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    This study identified 34 cases of syncope in aviator patients. Vasovagal syncope was the most common cause, highlighting its significance in aviation medicine.

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    Area of Science:

    • Aerospace Medicine
    • Cardiology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Alterations of consciousness, particularly syncope, pose risks for aviators.
    • Understanding syncope etiology in aviators is crucial for flight safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the causes and clinical characteristics of syncope in aviator patients.
    • To compare syncope patients with a control group of non-syncopal aviators.

    Main Methods:

    • A consecutive series of 47 aviator patients referred for evaluation of altered consciousness were studied.
    • 34 patients diagnosed with syncope were categorized by etiology (vasovagal, micturition, miscellaneous).
    • Diagnostic groups were compared to 26 non-syncopal control patients.

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    Main Results:

    • Vasovagal syncope accounted for 24 cases, micturition syncope for 4, and miscellaneous causes for 6.
    • Notable differences in antecedent factors, clinical findings, and consequences were observed between syncope groups and controls.

    Conclusions:

    • Vasovagal syncope is a prevalent cause of syncope in aviators.
    • Specific clinical findings and antecedent factors differentiate syncopal episodes in aviators, informing diagnostic and management strategies.