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Syncope is a frequent disorder that can be due to very different etiologies. The etiologic diagnosis of syncope is a complex task. In most of the series in the literature, in 40%–60% [1, 2] of patients the etiology of syncope remains unknown. In most patients, the anamnesis, physical examination and baseline ECG are the most helpful tools in diagnosing the etiology of syncope [1]. In patients in whom the etiology of syncope remains unknown after the initial clinical evaluation, many different additional tests can be performed.
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Moya, A. (2000). Syncope of Unknown Origin After Electrophysiologic Study and Head-Up Tilt Test: How Useful is an Implantable Loop Recorder?. In: Raviele, A. (eds) Cardiac Arrhythmias 1999. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2139-6_59
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