Ep 102: Fainting (Syncope)-- when to worry? w/ Electrophysiologist & Pediatric Cardiologist Dr Silka, MD

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Episode 102 of Ask Dr Jessica with Dr Michael Silka MD, electrophysiologist and pediatric cardiologist.  On this episode we discuss fainting! (also known as syncope).  We talk about reassuring signs of fainting (often known as vasovagal syncope) and how to distinguish it from times when losing consciousness may be more concerning (for example, how to know when it's cardiac (the heart)?  

Dr. Silka is an innovator in the fields of pediatric cardiology and electrophysiology and has pioneered the development of guidelines for the use of implantable cardiac rhythm devices. He previously served in the role of chief of Cardiology and co-director of the Heart Institute from 2000 to 2014.

Dr. Silka has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and served as lead investigator for multiple NIH-funded studies as well as multi-center collaborative research efforts.

Dr. Silka has held posts in several national organizations committed to advancing the care of children, most notably as past president of the Pediatric Electrophysiology Society.   Dr Silka currently practices medicine at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.

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