what is the condition of fainting called
UNEXPLAINED FAINTING Fainting is a common problem accounting for 1-3% of emergency department visits and 6% of hospital admissions in the U.S. each year. 1. Fainting: Occurs when blood pressure drops and limits oxygen to the brain; May also be called âpassing out,â âblackoutâ or âsyncopeâ Usually lasts only a few minutes, but may be followed by a period of confusion; Affects all age groups and sometimes occurs in healthy people; Can be a sign of an underlying medical condition; WHY MONITOR?