Syncope in pediatrics: evaluation and risk stratification

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  • Sílvia Álvares Pediatric Cardiology Service, Centro Hospitalar do Porto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v24.i2.8558

Keywords:

Syncope, Pre-syncope, Orthostatic hypotension

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Published

2015-06-15

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Álvares S. Syncope in pediatrics: evaluation and risk stratification. REVNEC [Internet]. 2015Jun.15 [cited 2024Mar.28];24(2):53-5. Available from: https://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/8558

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