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9255137

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-8-25
pubmed:abstractText
In summary, when approaching the patient who has had a spell of unknown cause, the most important differentiation to make is between a syncopal episode and a seizure. The history and physical examination will provide the diagnosis in approximately 85% of cases. Once the physician has some idea of which path to pursue, it is important to order the tests in a directed fashion tailored to the patient's presentation. A shotgun approach is neither warranted nor beneficial and is best avoided when possible. Some patients will remain without a diagnosis despite a complete workup, thus it is important for the emergency physician to rule out the life-threatening possibilities and to arrange the appropriate long-term follow-up for the patient with their primary care provider.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0733-8627
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
15
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
637-48
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1997
pubmed:articleTitle
Spells. Differential diagnosis and management strategies.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review