syncope

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Introduction

Definition:

Etiology

(also see causes of syncope)

* bradyarrhythmia due to carotid sinus syncope most cause in the elderly[5][16][20]

Epidemiology

Pathology

History

Physical examination

Clinical manifestations

Laboratory

* severe anemia = high short-term risk[5]

Diagnostic procedures

Radiology

Complications

Differential diagnosis

Management

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