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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Clinical Case Studies

Background:

  • Exercise-induced syncope is a concerning symptom.
  • Intra-His block can cause conduction abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of exercise-induced near syncope.
  • To investigate the underlying electrophysiologic cause.

Main Methods:

  • Case report.
  • Intracardiac electrophysiologic study.

Main Results:

  • The study identified an intra-His block as the cause of near syncope.
  • Pacemaker implantation was successfully performed.

Conclusions:

  • Intracardiac electrophysiologic study is crucial for diagnosing exercise-induced syncope.
  • Pacemakers can effectively manage intra-His block-related syncope.