Syncope.
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.
Division of Cardiology, University of Western Ontario, London, 339 Windermere Road, London, ON N6A 5A5, Canada.
Paul
P
Angaran
George J
GJ
Klein
Raymond
R
Yee
Allan C
AC
Skanes
Lorne J
LJ
Gula
Peter
P
Leong-Sit
Andrew D
AD
Krahn
D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000150:complications*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000150:complications*; D010808:Physical Examination; D013575:Syncope / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D018667:Tilt-Table Test