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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2024

A More Targeted and Selective Use of Implantable Loop Recorders Improves the Effectiveness of Syncope Units: A Single-Center Experience.

Stefanos Archontakis, Evangelos Oikonomou, Konstantinos Sideris, Panagiotis Dourvas, Nikias Milaras, Panagiotis Kostakis, Tzonatan Klogkeri, Epameinondas Triantafyllou, Panagiotis Theofilis, Ioannis Ntalakouras and 5 more

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Stefanos ArchontakisDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Evangelos OikonomouThird Cardiology Division, Medical School, University of Athens, Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital, 152 Mesogeion Ave., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Konstantinos SiderisDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Panagiotis DourvasDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Nikias MilarasDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-7312-0976
Panagiotis KostakisDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Tzonatan KlogkeriDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Epameinondas TriantafyllouDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Panagiotis TheofilisFirst Cardiology Division, Medical School, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-9260-6306
Ioannis NtalakourasDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Petros ArsenosFirst Cardiology Division, Medical School, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-4426-8407
Athanasia GkikaDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Konstantinos GatzoulisFirst Cardiology Division, Medical School, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-6628-0303
Skevos SiderisDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.
Dimitris TousoulisFirst Cardiology Division, Medical School, University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilisis Sofias Str., 11527 Athens, Greece.

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Abstract

purposeSyncope remains a common medical problem. Recently, the role of dedicated syncope units and implantable loop recorders has emerged in the investigation of unexplained syncope. This study aims to investigate the possibilities for a more rational and targeted use of various diagnostic tools.

methodsIn this retrospective single-center study, 196 patients with unexplained syncope were included between March 2019 and February 2023. Various diagnostic tools were utilized during the investigation, according to clinical judgement. Patients were retrospectively allocated into Group A (including those who, among other tests, underwent loop recorder insertion) and Group B (including patients investigated without loop recorder implantation). Data were compared with Group C, including patients assessed prior to syncope unit establishment.

resultsThere was no difference between Group A (

conclusionsA selective use of loop recorders according to clinical and electrocardiographic characteristics increases the effectiveness of the structured syncope unit approach and further preserves financial resources.

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implantable loop recordersyncope unittilt table testunexplained syncope

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PMID39063625
PMCPMC11277815

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