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
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Sun, B. C., Emond, J. A., & Camargo, C. A. (2004). Inconsistent electrocardiographic testing for syncope in United States emergency departments. American Journal of Cardiology, 93(10), 1306-1308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.02.021