What Tests Help Diagnose Syncope?
Published: Apr 17, 2024
Diagnosing syncope involves a series of tests to identify the root cause. Learn what tests are commonly used and what they reveal.
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An ECG is a key test for diagnosing syncope and involves monitoring the heart's electrical activity. It can reveal arrhythmias and other heart conditions that might cause syncope.
Echocardiography
Echocardiography uses ultrasound to create images of the heart, helping identify structural issues. This test is crucial if heart disease is suspected as a cause of syncope.
Additional Evaluations
Depending on initial results, further tests like ambulatory ECG monitoring might be used. These tests provide more detailed information about heart rhythms over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart.
It helps detect structural heart problems that could cause syncope.
Yes, additional tests like ambulatory ECG can be used for more detail.
They reveal heart rhythms and structural issues that might cause syncope.
Key Takeaways
These diagnostic tests are essential in pinpointing the cause of syncope.
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References
Sarasin FP, Junod AF, Carballo D, et al. Heart 2002; 88:363.
Albassam OT, Redelmeier RJ, Shadowitz S, et al. JAMA 2019; 321:2448.
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