CBS Los Angeles viewers witnessed a scary moment over the weekend when KCAL News meteorologist Alissa Carlson fainted live on air Saturday, just as she was about to deliver a weather forecast.
fainted live on air Saturday, just as she was about to deliver a weather forecast.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, who also joined to discuss, explained that"syncope" means blacking out,"vaso" means blood vessel and"vagal" refers to the vagus nerve. In addition to nausea, other symptoms of vasovagal syncope include going pale, lightheadedness, feeling warm and blurry vision.graying out vision"People, like especially in this situation, you're embarrassed. 'I'm going to sit up and look normal.' That's the worst thing you can do," LaPook warned."You want to get flat so your heart is at the same level as your head.
Despite previously being diagnosed with a leaky heart valve, Carlson, who is also a health coach, was happy to report the fainting was not linked to a heart attack.
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