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Are There Any Hereditary Factors That Lead To Fainting?

Are there any hereditary factors that lead to fainting? I have a slow pulse at times dropping into the upper 40 s/minutes-My brother recently had surgery for a subdural hematoma due to a fall, my sister has seizure like petit mal & severe falls, also my father fainted several times. I am 77 years old & in good health. I have been referred to a cardiologist & wear an internal heart monitor. Do you think there might be a hereditary neurological conditions?
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

There are quite a few hereditary Neurological conditions as well as quite a few hereditary cardiac conditions which can lead to faintings

To confirm or rule out, you need to undergo clinical examination, measurement of BP at Supine, Sitting and Standing, detailed cardiac evaluation.

I would request you to consult your Cardiologist First and Neurologist after that

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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Are There Any Hereditary Factors That Lead To Fainting?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. There are quite a few hereditary Neurological conditions as well as quite a few hereditary cardiac conditions which can lead to faintings To confirm or rule out, you need to undergo clinical examination, measurement of BP at Supine, Sitting and Standing, detailed cardiac evaluation. I would request you to consult your Cardiologist First and Neurologist after that Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.