Key result
A systematic approach to evaluating exercise-related syncope assists sports physicians in distinguishing benign post-exercise episodes from potentially serious during-exercise syncope.
Why the study?
How should exercise-related syncope in athletes be systematically evaluated and managed?
How should exercise-related syncope in athletes be systematically evaluated and managed?
Provides a systematic approach for evaluating exercise-related syncope in athletes, emphasizing the critical distinction between benign post-exercise episodes and potentially serious during-exercise syncope.
May aid clinicians distinguishing benign from serious athlete syncope; leaves open prospective validation.
Syncope and presyncope are relatively common presentations among athletes. The distinction between post-exercise and during-exercise syncope is critically important. While the great majority of these episodes occur just after exercise and are benign, syncope can be an indication of serious underlying cardiovascular disease if it occurs during exercise. Syncope presents a challenging differential diagnosis, as well as a daunting array of diagnostic tests and advanced imaging strategies. Sequencing a proper evaluation, and deciding who requires consultation and restriction, can be difficult for the medical provider. We present a systematic approach that assists the sports physician in arriving at a diagnosis and organizing an initial management strategy.
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O’Connor et al. (2009) conducted a review in Exercise-related syncope in athletes. Systematic evaluation approach was evaluated. A systematic approach to evaluating exercise-related syncope assists sports physicians in distinguishing benign post-exercise episodes from potentially serious during-exercise syncope.
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