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Giant cell (temporal) arteritis presenting with syncope due to carotid sinus hypersensitivity is described. Although the association of giant cell (temporal) arteritis and carotid sinus hypersensitivity is known, there are no previous reports of syncope as the presenting feature of giant cell (temporal) arteritis.
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Cocksedge, S.H., Pozniak, A.L. & Dixon, A.S.J. Giant cell (temporal) arteritis presenting with syncope. Clin Rheumatol 3, 235–237 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02030761
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