Abstract
The electrocardiogram has diagnostic and prognostic value in the evaluation of syncope, and consensus guidelines suggest routine electrocardiographic testing. An analysis of a nationally representative survey suggests that electrocardiographic testing is performed inconsistently in patients presenting with syncope to United States emergency departments, even in high-risk patients, such as the elderly and hospitalized. Variation in electrocardiographic testing represents an opportunity to improve the care of patients presenting with syncope to emergency departments.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1306-1308 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 15 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine