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Fainting
Patients visiting a doctor because of fainting will usually have their blood pressure checked when they are lying down and then again after they stand up. If there is a significant decrease in blood pressure, it may indicate postural hypotension.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Fainting
Most episodes of fainting are a one-time occurrence. When a person experiences repeated fainting spells, a physician should be consulted.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Syncope
The challenge for health professionals is to determine the cause of an episode of syncope, and especially whether the cause requires further medical intervention.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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