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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