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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Syncope is a frequent reason for Emergency Department visits, representing 1-3% of all visits.
  • Situational syncope, triggered by specific events, includes cough syncope.
  • Respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD are common causes of cough syncope.

Observation:

  • This case highlights cough syncope as a rare symptom of pericardial effusion.
  • Large pericardial effusion can lead to cardiac tamponade, a life-threatening condition.
  • Recurrent episodes of cough syncope prompted the investigation.

Findings:

  • The patient presented with recurrent cough syncope.
  • A large pericardial effusion was identified as the underlying cause.
  • This effusion was treatable, resolving the syncope episodes.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering cardiac causes for situational syncope.
  • Emphasizes the need for prompt diagnosis of pericardial effusion to avoid cardiac tamponade.
  • Suggests that even rare causes of syncope warrant thorough cardiac evaluation.