This review highlights the diagnostic techniques for distinguishing syncope from other forms of collapse in small animals, noting the sparsity of prevalence data.
Sparse prevalence data warrant cautious diagnostic interpretation in companion animals; leaves open need for standardized prospective studies.
This article reviews the ways to distinguish syncope from other forms of collapse, discusses the potential causes of syncope and describes appropriate diagnostic techniques. While the different diseases that can cause syncope are well documented, data on relative prevalence and frequency of syncope in different conditions are sparse, reflecting the difficulty that often exists in reaching a precise diagnosis in many cases.
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