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Unexplained Faints and Consciousness

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Join us in Birmingham, UK for STARS Patient Educational Day!

Join us in Birmingham, UK for STARS Patient Educational Day! If you or someone close to you is impacted by Syncope (fainting), PoTS, or Reflex Anoxic...

Join us in Birmingham, UK for STARS Patient Educational Day! If you or someon...

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Have you experienced unexplained faints or loss of consciousness?

How many of us are aware that syncopal attacks can often be mistaken for epilepsy? One reason for confusion is convulsive syncope, which is when a loss of...

How many of us are aware that syncopal attacks can often be mistaken for epileps...

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Did you know low blood pressure can cause health problems just as much as high blood pressure ?

It is important to recognise that low blood pressure (BP) can have no symptoms and is normal in athletes and young people. Unfortunately, for some, low BP...

It is important to recognise that low blood pressure (BP) can have no symptoms a...

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Never assume a slipper is the cause of a fall !!!

An elderly person who has in fact fainted, will only recall falling and not realise they lost consciousness. A doctor may not investigate any further,...

An elderly person who has in fact fainted, will only recall falling and not real...

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Leftover Easter treats? Why not bring them along to our next Patient Services ‘Online’ Coffee Morning!

Throughout the year we host ‘Online’ Coffee Mornings covering a range of topics, in which we give patients, caregivers and family members the opportunity to...

Throughout the year we host ‘Online’ Coffee Mornings covering a range of topics,...

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Have you ever read a patient’s story and thought ‘that’s me’?

If YOU have been helped or reassured by an individual’s experience, could you share your story and help another? We would love to hear from you. It need not...

If YOU have been helped or reassured by an individual’s experience, could you s...

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There is still chance to register for STARS Patients Day On-Demand now!

STARS Patients Day On-Demand now! Join us from the comfort of your own home – hear from experts in PoTS, syncope/fainting and so much more. View the agenda...

STARS Patients Day On-Demand now! Join us from the comfort of your own home – h...

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Celebrating all Women throughout the month of March!

With International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day and Women’s History Month all being celebrated in March, there is no better time than now to...

With International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day and Women’s History Month all being...

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Celebrating all Women throughout March!

With International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day and Women’s History Month all being celebrated in March, there is no better time than now to discuss the power of...

With International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day and Women’s History Month all being...

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