Syncope evaluation in elite youth athletes merits caution; leaves open optimal risk stratification and prospective validation.
Syncope - one of the most common syndrome in the general population - may be a manifestation of diseases associated with risk of sudden death. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence, pathogenesis particular syncope, near syncope in children involved in elite sport. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study involved 500 young elite athletes aged 9-18 years (mean age 16.1+/-2.2 years), member of Russian national teams.
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