Dizziness, light-headedness and fainting (syncope) can result from a drop in blood pressure, an abnormal heart rhythm, or other cardiac conditions. They should be assessed when they are recurrent or unexplained.
Call 999 if fainting occurs with chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, or during exercise. Otherwise, book an assessment if episodes are frequent, sudden, or lead to injury.
Book a private consultation with Dr Wamil in London or Oxford for a thorough assessment and a clear, personalised care plan.
Book a consultationCardiac causes include slow or fast heart rhythms, low blood pressure, structural heart disease and arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. Non-cardiac causes include dehydration and inner-ear problems.
Assessment may include an ECG, heart monitoring, echocardiogram, and tilt-table testing to reproduce symptoms and identify the cause.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include medication, a pacemaker, or catheter ablation for rhythm problems.
Worried about dizziness & fainting? Arrange a thorough cardiac assessment with Dr Gosia Wamil at Mayo Clinic Healthcare, London or Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Oxford and get a clear diagnosis and personalised care plan.