| Exercise-related syncope in the young athlete: reassurance, restriction or referral? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10569503 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A common event in young adults, syncope is usually benign and only rarely requires more than simple reassurance. However, exercise-related syncope always requires investigation because it may be the only symptom that precedes a sudden cardiac death. Syncope that occurs during exercise tends to be more ominous than that occurring in the postexertional state. During the physical examination, the cardiovascular system should be evaluated carefully. An electrocardiogram is mandatory and requires close scrutiny, with further testing ordered as indicated. The investigation of syncope should specifically exclude known pathologic diagnoses before a complete return to activity is permitted. In cases where a diagnosis is not clearly established, consultation or referral may be warranted. |
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Authors:
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F G O'Connor; R G Oriscello; B D Levine |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American family physician Volume: 60 ISSN: 0002-838X ISO Abbreviation: Am Fam Physician Publication Date: 1999 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-12-01 Completed Date: 1999-12-01 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1272646 Medline TA: Am Fam Physician Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2001-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4799, USA. |
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Adult Algorithms Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control Diagnosis, Differential Exercise* Heart Diseases / complications*, diagnosis* Humans Referral and Consultation Risk Factors Sports* Syncope / epidemiology, etiology* |
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