The noninvasive evaluation of syncope of suspected cardiovascular origin.
We have reviewed all available noninvasive diagnostic studies for the evaluation of syncope of suspected cardiovascular origin. This eight-step diagnostic approach covers the majority of available syncopal etiologies. In patients evaluated for syncope, we believe a complete noninvasive evaluation should be performed (if clinically indicated) before performing invasive electrophysiologic studies.
Strasberg
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B
Israel and Ione Massada Center for Heart Diseases, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.
Sagie
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A
Rechavia
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Sclarovsky
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S
Agmon
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J
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005080:Exercise Test; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology*