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World J Cardiol. Apr 26, 2023; 15(4): 119-141
Published online Apr 26, 2023. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v15.i4.119
Published online Apr 26, 2023. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v15.i4.119
Table 3 High-risk features suggesting cardiac syncope
High-risk features |
Past medical history |
Previous myocardial infarction |
Previous cardiovascular condition (i.e., BrS, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Long QT syndrome, etc.) |
Syncopal event |
Syncope during exertion or in supine position |
Syncope associated with chest pain, palpitations, breathless, or abdominal pain |
Physical examination |
Signs of heart failure |
Cardiac murmur suggesting specific condition (i.e., aortic stenosis) |
Signs of shock |
Electrocardiogram |
Conduction disturbance (AV block, bundle branch block) |
Pathological Q waves |
Long QT interval |
Pre-excitation syndrome |
Negative T waves |
- Citation: Francisco Pascual J, Jordan Marchite P, Rodríguez Silva J, Rivas Gándara N. Arrhythmic syncope: From diagnosis to management. World J Cardiol 2023; 15(4): 119-141
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v15/i4/119.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v15.i4.119