Case Report

Recurrent Falling Spells Differential Diagnosis

Authors: T. L. L. SONIAT MD, ROBERT E. BARRON MD

Abstract

The differentiation of syncopal attacks and convulsive seizures is at times difficult, especially if a patient is subject to both. The history and on eyewitness account are of basic importance to the diagnosis.

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