Syncope in the Young Adult and in the Athlete: Causes and Clinical Work-up to Exclude a Life-Threatening Cardiac Disease.
Autor: | D'Ascenzi F; Department of Medical Biotechnologies, Division of Cardiology, University of Siena, Viale M. Bracci, 16 53100, Siena, Italy. flavio.dascenzi@unisi.it., Zorzi A; Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy., Sciaccaluga C; Department of Medical Biotechnologies, Division of Cardiology, University of Siena, Viale M. Bracci, 16 53100, Siena, Italy., Berrettini U; Department of Cardiology, Camerino-Hospital, Camerino, Italy., Mondillo S; Department of Medical Biotechnologies, Division of Cardiology, University of Siena, Viale M. Bracci, 16 53100, Siena, Italy., Brignole M; Faint&Fall Programme, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy. |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Zdroj: | Journal of cardiovascular translational research [J Cardiovasc Transl Res] 2020 Jun; Vol. 13 (3), pp. 322-330. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Mar 20. |
DOI: | 10.1007/s12265-020-09989-0 |
Abstrakt: | Syncope is defined as a transient loss of consciousness due to cerebral hypoperfusion, characterized by a rapid onset, short duration, and spontaneous complete recovery. It is usually a benign event, but sometimes it may represent the initial presentation of several cardiac disorders associated with sudden cardiac death during physical activity. A careful evaluation is essential particularly in young adults and in competitive athletes in order to exclude the presence of an underlying life-threatening cardiovascular disease. The present review analyzes the main non-cardiac and cardiac causes of syncope and the contribution of the available tools for differential diagnosis. Clinical work-up of the athlete with syncope occurring in extreme environments and management in terms of sports eligibility and disqualification are also discussed. |
Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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