Syncope: Challenges, diagnosis and treatment options. Presented by Dr Vincent Deen
THIS TALK WAS PRESENTED LIVE DURING THE INAUGURAL MEDD LIVE 2020 VIRTUAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE
Syncope: Challenges, diagnosis and treatment options in 2020, presented by Dr Vince Deen
Learning Objectives:
1. How to manage patients with syncope
2. To identify the “red flags” for patients with syncope who require specialist referral to a Cardiologist with expertise in Arrhythmia management
3. To understand the role of the implantable loop recorder for aiding in diagnosis particularly for patients with unexplained syncope
Abstract:
Syncope is a common problem accounting for 1% of emergency department presentations, 50% will require hospital admission and 30% leave without a diagnosis. There is a significant cost to the healthcare system and associated morbidity. Targeted history taking and examination with appropriate non-invasive tests are important for diagnosis and management. Additionally, the implantable loop recorder is an important tool for the diagnosis of unexplained syncope.