Transient loss of consciousness

Transient loss of consciousness (TLOC) is a brief period of unconsciousness which resolves spontaneously. It may be traumatic—as in a concussion—or non-traumatic in origin. Common causes of non-traumatic TLOC include syncope and epileptic seizures.[1][2]

References
  1. Zyśko, Dorota; Sutton, Richard; Timler, Dariusz; Furtan, Stanisław; Melander, Olle; Fedorowski, Artur (2014). "History of syncope predicts loss of consciousness after head trauma: Retrospective study". Cardiology Journal. 21 (6): 674–678. doi:10.5603/CJ.2014.0099. ISSN 1897-5593. PMID 25524736.
  2. Wardrope, Alistair; Newberry, Ellen; Reuber, Markus (2018). "Diagnostic criteria to aid the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with transient loss of consciousness: A systematic review". Seizure. 61: 139–148. doi:10.1016/j.seizure.2018.08.012. ISSN 1532-2688. PMID 30145472.


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