Abstract:Aims According to NICE guidelines, a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) should be obtained as part of the assessment of any > 16-year-olds who present with transient loss of consciousness. Although there are no formal guidelines in place from NICE regarding the approach to < 16-year-old children, the >16 guideline has been extrapolated to the younger population and that ECG should be performed for all patients who present with transient loss of consciousness. It is rare to have fainting caused by heart issues dur… Show more
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