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[Recurrent syncope of unknown origin. Diagnosis with implantable "loop" recorders].
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Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983) [Med Klin (Munich)] 2000 Oct 15; Vol. 95 (10), pp. 578-82. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Background: In about a third of cases of recurrent syncope a diagnosis cannot be established despite extensive cardiovascular and neurologic testing. In patients without underlying heart disease the sensitivity of conventional diagnostic testing is low.<br />Case Report: A 33-year-old male patient underwent implantation of a loop recorder (Reveal) after negative neurological and cardiovascular testing. One month after implantation sinus node arrest could be documented during a presyncope. The patient underwent pacemaker implantation and remains asymptomatic since then.<br />Conclusion: In patients with syncope and a negative conventional diagnostic workup the implantable loop recorder is a helpful and cost-effective diagnostic tool.
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 0723-5003
- Volume :
- 95
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 11092171
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/pl00002065