Syncope

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Faint, fainting

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Related Chapters

• Orthostatic hypotension
• Shallow water blackout
• Deep water blackout
• Vasovagal syncope

External Links

• 2004 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on Management (Diagnosis and Treatment) of Syncope.

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