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Why would my wife blackout while driving?

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Many possibilities: There are many causes for people losing consciousness from low blood sugar, to low blood pressure, to an irregular heart rhythm to seizures among others. Blacking out while driving is very serious and should be evaluated by a physician.

Dr Hutchman agreed

Answered 3/12/2016

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