Characteristics, emergency department management and outcomes of patients presenting with syncope
| Variable | No. (%) of patients n = 4030 |
|---|---|
| Age, yr | |
| Mean ± SD | 53.6 ± 23.0 |
| Range | 16–102 |
| Sex | |
| Female | 2238 (55.5) |
| Male | 1792 (44.5) |
| Arrival by ambulance | |
| Yes | 2590 (64.3) |
| No | 1440 (35.7) |
| Medical history | |
| Hypertension | 1292 (32.1) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 402 (10.0) |
| Coronary artery disease | 476 (11.8) |
| Atrial fibrillation or flutter | 291 (7.2) |
| Valvular heart disease | 137 (3.4) |
| Congestive heart failure | 152 (3.8) |
| Management in emergency department | |
| Electrocardiography | 3834 (95.1) |
| Blood tests | 3446 (85.5) |
| Admission to hospital | 381 (9.5) |
| Outcome | |
| Serious adverse event in hospital | 86 (2.1) |
| Serious adverse event outside hospital | 61 (1.5) |