Journal article
Primary care assessment of transient loss of consciousness in adults
- Abstract:
- Transient loss of consciousness (TLoC) affects up to half the population at some point in their lives. Vasovagal syncope is the most common cause, with a global prevalence of at least 16%, but TLoC may also be the first presentation of a serious underlying pathology. Identifying individuals who require further investigation and evaluation is a challenging but important role of primary care clinicians. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) updated its TLoC guidelines in November 2023.3 This article summarises key aspects in differentiating causes of TLoC, outlines the recommended approach to assessment and referral, and provides an overview of the relevant Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) rules.
- Publication status:
- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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(Preview, Accepted manuscript, pdf, 176.8KB, Terms of use)
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- Publisher copy:
- 10.3399/bjgp25x741009
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+ National Institute for Health Research
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- Funder identifier:
- https://ror.org/0187kwz08
- Grant:
- CL-2023-13-008
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
- Journal:
- British Journal of General Practice More from this journal
- Volume:
- 75
- Issue:
- 752
- Pages:
- 140-142
- Publication date:
- 2025-02-27
- Acceptance date:
- 2025-01-24
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1478-5242
- ISSN:
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0960-1643
- Pmid:
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40016106
- Language:
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English
- Pubs id:
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2093231
- Local pid:
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pubs:2093231
- Deposit date:
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2025-06-10
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- Copyright holder:
- British Journal of General Practice
- Copyright date:
- 2025
- Rights statement:
- © British Journal of General Practice 2025
- Notes:
- The author accepted manuscript (AAM) of this paper has been made available under the University of Oxford's Open Access Publications Policy, and a CC BY public copyright licence has been applied.
- Licence:
- CC Attribution (CC BY)
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