BackgroundPediatric syncope is common. Cardiac causes are rarely found. We describe and assess a pragmatic approach to these patients first seen by a pediatric cardiologist in the New England region, ...

Abstract: Syncope is a transient and self-limited loss of consciousness that affects mostly elderly people. Although it is not lethal it can lead to serious injuries and the appearance of severe ...

We evaluated the incidence, specific causes, and prognosis of syncope among women and men participating in the Framingham Heart Study from 1971 to 1998. Of 7814 study participants followed for an ...

Syncope is one of the most common reasons for referral to Seattle Children’s and we have updated the Syncope algorithm to provide clearer guidance on next steps when considering a referral vs.

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Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone followed by spontaneous recovery without therapeutic intervention. It is a common clinical problem, the origins of which are often ...