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Management of Sick Sinus Syndrome with Syncope: A Case Report

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This academic article was written by a medical student and published in Pleven Blog&Journal, Issue 5, released on March 31, 2026. The journal is an academic student-led platform dedicated to promoting scientific activity, collaboration, and intellectual engagement among peers in the medical and academic communities. It serves as a space to support early scientific contributions while encouraging the growth of academic interest within the faculty.

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