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These include: Feeling faint or actually passing out (also called syncope) Chest pain, shortness of breath, or a racing heart Confusion, trouble speaking, or trouble walking Dizziness that happens every time the body moves, like standing up or bending down Severe nausea or vomiting along with dizziness Feeling very weak or unable to focus These signs may mean that something else is going on, such as a drop in blood pressure, a change in blood sugar, or a heart problem
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*Correspondence: Hang Lin, [email protected] These authors have contributed equally to this work and share first authorship This article was submitted to Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, a section of the journal Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology Disclaimer All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations, or those of the publisher, the editors and the reviewers
