Fainting while seated

[4wXcF]

Fainting whilst seated

I recently fainted while sitting down. I have angina. The GP took this extremely seriously. Is the cause of this because the heart stops for short time?

[bantam12]

Could be heart block where you get pauses in heartbeat.

My husband had total heart block and used to pass out while seated and lying down, I have 2nd degree block with pauses but I don't faint, we both had pacemakers fitted.

[4wXcF in reply to bantam12]

Thank you, that’s helpful

[bantam12 in reply to 4wXcF]

You shouldn't drive until you know the cause and have treatment.

[4wXcF]

Yes, my GP told me not to drive. Waiting for cardiology appointment

[Heather1957]

I have no idea why this happened could be low blood pressure (total guess) no doubt the experts will find out the issue. It must have been very scary though!

[gilreid1]

I had similar a few years ago but turned out to be sleep apnea. Might be worth discussion with your GP

[MarinaT]

I had this back in May. My heart kept stopping for 10 seconds every 2-3 minutes. I was given an emergency PM and have not fainted since.

[jerry12953 in reply to MarinaT]

PM? Not post mortem, I assume......😀

[MarinaT in reply to jerry12953]

😆 Sorry, Pacemaker!

[4wXcF]

Yes, a pm could well be the answer

[HHH2017]

Hi, very interested to see your post as my mum has recently fainted whilst seated. She's 83, has AF and suffering anxiety having been burgled. GP has taken faint v seriously and ordered scan & 24hr heart monitor (so hope this doesn't take too long to come through!). She was also incontinent when she fainted. Last time she fainted was 4 years ago and AF diagnosis followed. Hope you get appropriate investigations soon and treatment if necessary. Im in Bristol and we have huge delays at mo. Good luck.

[4wXcF]

Thanks for your reply. Waiting times not much better in Exeter!