Syncope in Cats
 
Syncope is a medical condition that is basically characterized as a temporary loss of consciousness and spontaneous recovery. This is the clinical term for what is otherwise often described as fainting.
 
The most common cause of syncope is a temporary interruption in the brain blood supply, which causes impairment in oxygen and nutrient delivery to brain. Another important cause of syncope in cats is heart disease leading to interruption in the blood supply to the brain. Syncope is more likely to be seen in older cats.
 
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