Syncope

Neurol Clin. 2011 Nov;29(4):903-25. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2011.07.005.

Abstract

Syncope is a common presenting symptom, and is often a challenging diagnostic dilemma because of its various underlying causes. A careful initial clinical assessment with directed investigations is crucial in arriving at a presumptive diagnosis. Prolonged cardiac monitoring technologies have improved diagnostic accuracy in the more difficult cases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / complications*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic / complications*
  • Physical Examination
  • Syncope* / classification
  • Syncope* / diagnosis
  • Syncope* / etiology
  • Tilt-Table Test