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Neurocardiogenic syncope epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Neurocardiogenic syncope is the most common cause of syncope in children and adults and accounts for approximately 10-40% of all syncopal episodes.

Incidence

The prevalence is 22% in the general population. Approximately 50%-66% of syncope cases are classified as due to vasovagal syncope.

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