Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2898391 | Cardiology Clinics | 2007 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Athletes with syncope warrant a full evaluation, as it is possible that athletics may unmask heart disease, either structural or electrical, and these athletes may be at risk for sudden cardiac death. The work-up and treatment of syncope in the athlete offers some unique challenges: to diagnose potentially life-threatening arrhythmias, to avoid pharmacological therapy, and to maximize ability to play. This article addresses the topic of syncope and possible solutions for those athletes in whom it is diagnosed.
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Authors
Mark S. Link, N.A. Mark Estes III,