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Review
. 2017 Sep;28(9):1088-1097.
doi: 10.1111/jce.13266.

Pathophysiology of reflex syncope: A review

Wayne O Adkisson  1 , David G Benditt  1
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Review

Pathophysiology of reflex syncope: A review

Wayne O Adkisson et al. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2017 Sep.

Abstract

In this correspondence, the pathophysiology of reflex syncope (vasovagal syncope, carotid sinus syndrome, and situational syncope) is reviewed, including clarification of the nomenclature.

Keywords: nomenclature; pathophysiology; reflex syncope; situational syncope; vasovagal syncope.

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