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Simple syncope:
Uncommon before age 10 years.
Due to alteration of brain metabolism due to decreased cerebral blood flow →
usually secondary to systemic hypotension.
The mechanism of hypotension is vasovagal stimulation precipitated by pain,
fear, excitement.
•Recurrent syncopal attacks may be treated by B 2 adrenergic blocking agents.
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