Reflex Anoxic Seizures...Awareness And Support Group

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Reflex Anoxic Seizures (R.A.S) is the term used for a particular fit which is neither epileptic nor due to cyanotic breath-holding, but which rather results from a brief stoppage of the heart through excessive activity of the vagus nerve. (link to vagus nerve information) the term Reflex Anoxic Seizures (RAS) is used to describe the convulsions which accompany this particular type of syncope. Syncope (sin-co-pee) is derived from the Greek word to cut off. Syncope is the result of the temporary cutting off of the supply of oxygenated blood to the brain. The mechanism of the syncope in susceptible individuals includes reflex cardiac standstill (always reversible) commonly following a surprising bump to the head or elsewhere. Associated marked pallor of the skin has led to these attacks being called Pallid Syncope. In more recent times these attacks have been referred to as Reflex Asystolic Syncope.so please,help me raise awareness of this condition by inviteing all your friends and relatives to this group,thank you,....THIS GROUP CAN B FOUND ON FACEBOOK & SPREADIN THE AWARENESS CUD HELP MY DAUGHTER & OTHERS,