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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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Syncope : Yes but not a common form of syncope
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