Fainting

The physical examination will focus on your heart, lungs, and nervous system. Your blood pressure may be measured in several different positions.

Tests that may be performed include:

• ECG
• Holter monitor
• X-ray of the chest
• Echocardiogram
• EEG

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Ganzeboom KS. Prevalence and triggers of syncope in medical students. Am J Cardiol. 2003; 91(8): 1006-1008, A8.

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