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Syncope in adolescents.

W L Risser

    American Family Physician
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Syncope, or fainting, is common in adolescents and often due to simple faint. Physician evaluation of patient feelings and observer descriptions helps determine the cause, with lab tests rarely needed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Adolescent Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Syncope is a frequent occurrence in adolescent populations.
    • While often benign, syncope necessitates a thorough differential diagnosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the diagnostic approach to syncope in adolescents.
    • To differentiate simple faint from other potential causes of syncope.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical evaluation focusing on pre- and post-syncopal symptoms.
    • Inclusion of observer's description of the syncopal event.

    Main Results:

    • Simple faint is the most common cause of syncope in adolescents.
    • Patient's subjective experiences and observer accounts are key diagnostic tools.
  • Laboratory investigations are infrequently required for diagnosis.

    • Conclusions:

    • A detailed clinical history is paramount in diagnosing adolescent syncope.
    • The differential diagnosis of syncope in adolescents is broad but often resolves with careful assessment.
    • Over-reliance on laboratory testing can be avoided with focused clinical inquiry.