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Could a young male suffer from carotid sinus syncope?

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It's possible: Syncope caused by carotid sinus hypersensitivity could occur at any age, so it's possible that it could happen in a young male.

Answered 1/16/2014

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Dr. Sheldon Brownstein answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Syncope : Yes but not a common form of syncope

Answered 11/26/2016

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