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[Evaluation of syncope in children with tilt table test]
H Eberhardt1, R Fölsing, R Herterich
1Kinderkrankenhaus St. Marien, Landshut. heieb@ngi.de
Klinische Padiatrie
|August 21, 2003
Summary
Tilt table testing effectively diagnoses unexplained syncope in children. This reliable examination assesses patient responses and guides neurocardiogenic syncope treatment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Unexplained syncope is a common clinical problem in children.
- Tilt table testing is a valuable tool for diagnosing the cause of syncope.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the indications, methodology, and interpretation of tilt table testing in pediatric patients.
- To highlight the role of additional procedures like transcranial doppler sonography.
- To outline treatment strategies for neurocardiogenic syncope.
Main Methods:
- Tilt table testing was performed on pediatric patients with unexplained syncope.
- Patient responses and hemodynamic parameters were monitored during the test.
- Transcranial doppler sonography was used as an adjunctive diagnostic tool.
Main Results:
- Tilt table testing demonstrated high reliability and patient tolerance.
- Distinct reaction patterns were observed during the examination.
- The test aided in differentiating syncope causes and guiding therapy.
Conclusions:
- Tilt table testing is a well-established and effective method for evaluating pediatric syncope.
- The procedure provides crucial information for managing neurocardiogenic syncope.