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Syncope during Athletic Participation: A Diagnostic Case Study
Thomas W Rowland1, Richard C McFaul2, David A Burton3
1Dept. of Pediatrics at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA 01199.
Abstract:
Syncope during sports participation may serve as the first manifestation of cardiovascular disease that poses a risk for athletic training and competition. Other causes of syncope (vasovagal, dehydration) during physical activity may be more benign. The athlete who faints during sports deserves a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation that addresses the wide-ranging differential diagnosis involved. The case of a 14-year-old male with two syncopal spells during athletic training is presented to review the components of such a workup and subsequent management implications.
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