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Neurocardiogenic syncope epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
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
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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