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A 64-year-old man collapses briefly at home. His wife reports that he felt light-headed, went pale and slumped to the floor for about 20 seconds after standing up quickly. He recovered fully, with no confusion, tongue-biting or incontinence. He has had several similar episodes. Examination and ECG in the emergency department are normal. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

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