A Rational Evaluation of the Syncope Patient: Optimizing the Emergency Department Visit

Syncope accounts for up to 2% of emergency department visits and results in the hospitalization of 12–86% of patients. There is often a low diagnostic yield, with up to 50% of hospitalized patients being discharged with no clear diagnosis. We will outline a structured approach to the syncope patient...

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Main Authors: Tarek Hatoum, Robert S. Sheldon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/6/514