Carotid sinus Syncope is a common cause of Syncope in an older person. Sometimes called ‘tight-collar syndrome’, when there is pressure or sudden movement on the part of the major artery supplying blood to the brain, you can faint, often suddenly with no pre-Syncope symptoms.
To learn about other common causes and preventative advice on Syncope in older people, please download from our STARS webpage; Syncope and Falls in the Elderly (SaFE) Booklet
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