1.
Curr Cardiol Rep
; 7(5): 329-35, 2005 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16105487
ABSTRACT
Syncope is not an uncommon condition. The evaluation can be as frustrating as the treatment. The role of a detailed history and physical examination cannot be underestimated and both remain a cornerstone in the evaluation of syncope. A systematic approach may not only lead to correct diagnosis in most cases, but also ultimately will be cost effective. This review emphasizes the systematic approach for the evaluation of this challenging problem.
Subject(s)
Syncope/etiology , Adenosine Triphosphate , Algorithms , Decision Trees , Diagnosis, Differential , Electrocardiography, Ambulatory , Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac , Heart Conduction System/drug effects , Heart Conduction System/physiopathology , Humans , Medical History Taking , Syncope/diagnosis , Syncope/physiopathology , Syncope/psychology
2.
Curr Cardiol Rep
; 5(5): 402-6, 2003 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12917056
ABSTRACT
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and inappropriate sinus tachycardia are two clinically different entities but with significant overlap of symptoms. Treatment by and large is medical; however, other modalities of treatment are being evaluated.
