Two Teenagers With Syncope

Abstract

We report the cases of 2 teenagers with syncope and headaches who were subsequently found, on head computed tomography examinations, to have central nervous system etiologies (arteriovenous malformation and arachnoid cyst) of their syncope. These cases highlight the importance of a focused history and physical examination when evaluating patients who present with syncope.

An Unreported Side Effect of Risperidone in Children

“…1 Psychotropic drugs with potentially cardiotoxic side effects are used in children. The most widely known cardiac side effects of typical antipsychotics are cardiac conduction disturbances, prolonged QT, and orthostatic hypotension.…”