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A 72-year-old woman with long-standing osteoarthritis and hypertension presents after a syncopal episode. She reports nausea, diaphoresis and feeling unwell before collapsing while standing in a warm, crowded room. Witnesses describe brief loss of consciousness with rapid spontaneous recovery, no seizure activity and no injury. ECG is normal and examination is unremarkable. Which management strategy is most appropriate?

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