Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3006919 | Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Syncope is a common but concerning event in athletic patients. As such, efforts must be made to distinguish presyncope from syncope with a critical distinction of syncope during exercise and postexercise syncope. Syncope most often occurs just after exercise and is usually benign; however, syncope during exercise may be a sign of pathologic structural or electrical cardiac issues. Solving this diagnostic puzzle mandates a detailed history and examination frequently augmented with diagnostic testing and imaging studies. Recommendations for treatment and potential restriction from activity also present challenging decisions to the health care provider.
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Authors
Jeffrey L. Hastings, Benjamin D. Levine,