| Syncope in adults: terminology, classification, and diagnostic strategy. | |
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PMID: 17038147 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Syncope is a relatively common clinical syndrome that is a subset of a broader range of conditions that cause transient loss of consciousness (TLOC). Other TLOC conditions include seizures, concussions, and intoxications. However, despite frequent confusion in the medical literature, syncope is and should be clearly distinguished from those other causes of TLOC by virtue of its pathophysiology; specifically, syncope is the result of self-terminating inadequacy of global cerebral nutrient perfusion, while the other forms of TLOC have different etiologies. Unfortunately, the diagnostic evaluation of syncope remains for the most part poorly managed and inefficient. Careful history-taking, physical examination, and judicious use of tests can not only increase the diagnostic yield of the evaluation, but also increase patient safety and reduced overall healthcare costs. |
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Authors:
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Rajat Jhanjee; J Gert van Dijk; Scott Sakaguchi; David G Benditt |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE Volume: 29 ISSN: 0147-8389 ISO Abbreviation: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Publication Date: 2006 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-13 Completed Date: 2007-04-26 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7803944 Medline TA: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1160-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. |
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Adult Decision Trees Heart Diseases / complications Humans Syncope / classification*, complications, diagnosis*, etiology, therapy Terminology as Topic* |
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