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We investigated the specific characteristics of syncope in children with VVS including the positive VVS (+) and negative VVS (\u2212) result of the Head-Up Tilt Table Test (HUTT). (3) Results: We did not observe significant differences in the prodromal symptoms of VVS with HUTT response. In addition to typical prodromal symptoms, no difference in statistically reported palpitations (35\/109 or 32.1%) and chest discomfort (27\/109 or 27.7%) were recorded. Fear\u2013pain\u2013stress emotions as circumstances of syncope were more often reported by children with a negative HUTT (p = 0.02). Cramps\u2013contractures (p = 0.016) and speech disorders (p = 0.038) were significantly higher in the group with negative HUTT. 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