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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 438-444 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Cardiac pathology
- Exercise
- Syncope
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine