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What's the difference between dizziness and lightheaded? how to identify them and what're their symptoms?
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Depends: Lightheaded is more closely linked to a presyncopal episode where pt feels he may pass out or fall straight to the ground. This in most instances is due to a vasovagal response, where the body's heart rate drops suddenly and also the blood vessels do not respond appropriately to keep pt's blood pressure up. Dizziness mostly tied with "room spinning" which is related to inner ear issues and balanc
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