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A member asked:

Can a pinched vagus nerve cause vasovagal syncope?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Vasovagal syncope: No, its neurally mediated.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 4/18/2019

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Dr. Marianna Post answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Can't pinch vagal nerve, but it can get irritated and cause vasovagal syncope.

Dr Homsi agreed

Answered 10/29/2016

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