Abstract

PACE, Alejandro E.  and  SCAGLIONE, Jorge. Síncope en pediatría (Parte 2): etiología, diagnóstico y tratamiento del lactante al adolescente. Arch. argent. pediatr. [online]. 2004, vol.102, n.6, pp.461-467. ISSN 0325-0075.

Syncope is a medical condition characterized by an abrupt onset and stressing characteristics usually with physical, emotional and occupational impairment. A detailed history history and a complete physical examination are the keys for diagnosis. Excessive and repeated testings are expensive and may not improve the chance of a correct diagnosis. Treatment may vary from a lifestyle change to open heart surgery. The great challenge of treating patients with syncope is to provide a cost-effective and safe therapy to those with a benign course and still provide adequate treatment for those whose syncope is life-threatening.

Keywords : Pediatric syncope; Diagnosis; Treatment.

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