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=Flowchart for the initial evaluation of syncope=
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==Goal==
==Goal==
Recognition/risk stratification of causes for transient loss of consciousness (T-LOC). In particular causes of T-LOC with a high risk for acute cardiac death or causes such as a first epileptic convulsion.  
Recognition/risk stratification of causes for transient loss of consciousness (T-LOC). In particular causes of T-LOC with a high risk for acute cardiac death or causes such as a first epileptic convulsion.  
'''For the flowcharts for fast diagnosis and policy see the bottom of this page'''


==Definitions==
==Definitions==
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*Category GREEN (isolated reflex syncope, recognized epilepsy): explain and potentially follow-up by GP or attending physician.
*Category GREEN (isolated reflex syncope, recognized epilepsy): explain and potentially follow-up by GP or attending physician.
   
   
==Flowchart for the initial evaluation of syncope==
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==References==
==References==
<Biblio>
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