| Falls in the elderly can be classified as syncopal or nonsyncopal. |
| Alpha-blockers are effective, but are associated with orthostasis and syncopal events. |
| Convulsions alternate with syncopal attacks, and the patients suffer intense pain. |
| A 23-year-old white woman was admitted to the hospital after experiencing syncopal episodes secondary to anemia. |
| Patients often report that syncopal spells are preceded by light-headedness, and post-event confusion is minimal. |
| Before the syncopal event, the patient may report weakness, light-headedness, yawning, nausea, diaphoresis, hyperventilation, blurred vision or impaired hearing. |
