The diagnosis and management of syncope.
The European Society of Cardiology has recently revised its guidelines on the diagnosis and management of syncope. This article summarizes the recommendations of these guidelines, outlining the initial evaluation of transient loss of consciousness, risk stratification, diagnostic testing, and the recommended treatment for patients with syncope of various etiologies. Special points regarding the evaluation of syncope in children and the elderly are outlined, and the role of syncope management units in hospitals is discussed.
Sutton
Richard
R
Imperial College, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, UK. r.sutton@imperial.ac.uk
Brignole
Michele
M
Benditt
David
D
Moya
Angel
A
D000368:Aged; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D002648:Child; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004452:Echocardiography; D015716:Electrocardiography, Ambulatory; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005060:Europe; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015985:Precipitating Factors; D011364:Professional Practice; D011379:Prognosis; D012018:Reflex / Q000502:physiology; D012955:Societies, Medical; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
Eur Heart J. 2009 Nov;30(21):2631-71
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