Nay K. Htyte
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
3000 Magazine Street Apt #307 New Orleans Louisiana , 70115About
Dr. Nay Htyte is a cardiologist practicing in New Orleans, Louisiana . Dr. Htyte specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Htyte also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
MD at Ross University School of Medicine
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Vasovagal syncope getting worse
Vasovagal response or syncope (fainting) is a term used to describe loss of consciousness that is driven by a sudden increase in the mechanism responsible for relaxation and rest. We are constantly under the influence and balance between two major mechanisms or "hemodynamic" states, the one that allows us to increase our ability to hunt, fight and kill, the sympathetic system, and one that enables rest and digestion of our food, the parasympathetic system. The sympathetic system is mediated by adrenaline and neurotransmitters that tell various organs of our body to prepare for that mode, while the parasympathetic system is controlled by neurotransmitters that increase the "VAGAL" tone. With that in mind, this constant balance needs to uphold in order for us to adjust with our daily activities. In some people who may be more prone or susceptible to either of the two systems, small triggers can lead to a moment of overly reactive tone without allowing the other system to counter-balance. Which in the case of fainting, the hyper-vagal state had a long enough time to overwhelm the body and thus succumb to changes in the body leading to fainting. Without stating that this is definitely what is going on with your recurrent and now increasingly frequent fainting spells, severe pain, emotional stress, or even something as normal as having a bowel movement, are some examples of such triggers. These types of fainting episodes usually have some sort of noticeable symptom complex preceding the event, called a prodrome. In response to your second question as to what you should do, every person who has frequent faint spells should be evaluated properly. Although vasovagal syncope is known to be the most frequent cause of loss of consciousness, it is more of a diagnosis of exclusion after more serious causes have been looked into and ruled out. Some of these other, more serious causes of fainting include neurologic disorders such as seizures, or cardiovascular disorders that include arrhythmias (irregular rhythm of the heart). Therefore, you should see your doctor and have your history and symptoms carefully evaluated, then have them refer you to a specialist such as a cardiologist or neurologist for further evaluation and possible treatment. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional and National Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- Cardiology at Ochsner Medical Center, Interventional Cardiology at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology Foundation
Articles and Publications
- Published Book Chapters, Manuscripts and Papers
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, loves the field he works in.
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