Key result
Abrupt exertional syncope reveals inducible sustained monomorphic VT prompting an ICD recommendation in an 85-year-old.
Case Report (n=1)
Supports EP study in abrupt exertional syncope; leaves open ICD utility in octogenarians with inducible VT.
INTRODUCTION Syncope is a common complaint in the emergency department (ED), accounting for approximately 3% of all ED visits.1 Although most causes of syncope are benign and self-limited, others are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
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Amit Vira (2018) conducted a case report in Syncope (n=1). Electrophysiologic study and Implantable cardioverter defibrillator was evaluated. An 85-year-old male presenting with abrupt exertional syncope without prodrome was diagnosed with inducible sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia and recommended an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
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