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Vasovagal syncope
- The Los Angeles meteorologist who dramatically fainted on live television Saturday revealed that the terrifying moment was brought on by a common disease. CBS Los Angeles weatherwoman Alissa Carlson Schwartz told colleagues Tuesday that she suffers from vasovagal syncope, which affects roughly one-third of the population.
Mar 21, 2023 · 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...
- Lifestyle & Wellness Reporter
- Sara Moniuszko
- 5 min
Mar 20, 2023 · Video footage of Los Angeles meteorologist Alissa Carlson Schwartz fainting during a live broadcast over the weekend has been shared on social media. This is not the first time Schwartz has been...
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- Ryan Smith
KCAL-TV meteorologist Alissa Carlson was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope after fainting on live TV. She joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at what happened. CBS News chief...
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Mar 18, 2023 · After CBS Los Angeles meteorologist Alissa Carlson Schwartz fainted during Saturday's 7 a.m. broadcast, she shared a positive health update that afternoon.
- Glenn Garner
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Mar 19, 2023 · Alissa Carlson was about to start her weather forecast when she fainted, CBS Los Angeles said in an update Saturday, adding, "Our team jumped in to help and comfort her while waiting for...
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- Mirna Alsharif
Mar 19, 2023 · EARLIER: KCAL meteorologist Alissa Carlson Schwartz fainted Saturday morning during a live TV broadcast. Schwartz was delivering the weather as part of the 7 AM updates when she was...
Mar 21, 2023 · Schwartz revealed that her leaky heart valve — which she was diagnosed with after suffering a similar scary episode in 2014 — was not to blame for the fainting spell.
