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Fainting (cont.)

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Follow-up

If the cause of fainting or syncope is not determined, and you are not hospitalized, you should see your health care provider within a few days. Learn to check your own pulse and teach your family members what to do in case you faint again.

Many people never faint again after the first time.

You may be referred to a heart specialist if cardiac syncope is suspected.

If neurologic disease is suspected during the emergency department evaluation, you should be referred to a neurologist.



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