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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Syncope is a frequent condition in the general population.
  • It can be a symptom of life-threatening diseases.
  • Understanding syncope in athletes is crucial due to potential underlying cardiac conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of syncope and near syncope in young elite athletes.
  • To explore the specific pathogenesis of these conditions in this population.
  • To assess the risk factors associated with syncope in athletes aged 9-18.

Main Methods:

  • The study included 500 young elite athletes.
  • Participants were aged 9-18 years and members of Russian national teams.
  • Data on syncope and near syncope events were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of syncope and near syncope was evaluated in the studied cohort.
  • Specific etiological factors contributing to syncope in young athletes were identified.
  • The findings provide insights into the clinical presentation of syncope in this demographic.

Conclusions:

  • Syncope and near syncope are relevant conditions in young elite athletes.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the implications of syncope in this population.
  • Early identification and management strategies for syncope in athletes are important.