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Title
Syncope (under review)
Leaflet / Website
Syncope (under review)
Author
Cardiology
Description
Syncope (also called fainting or passing out) is temporary loss of consciousness and posture due to a sudden drop in blood flow to the brain. This leaflet outlines why this happens and what patients should do if it does.
Date of production
June 2020
Reference number
RK/EKH091