In this episode, we review syncope and ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring. What is the difference between the presentation of syncope, cardiac syncope, reflex syncope, vasovagal syncope, carotid sinus syncope, situational syncope, presyncope, and loss of consciousness? What features suggest that syncope is occurring from an arrhythmogenic cause? What is Stokes-Adams attack? What are the contraindications to performing carotid sinus massage? What is the symptom-free waiting time before an individual can return to driving after an episode of syncope, according to the AHA/ACC/HRS guidelines? What role do ambulatory monitoring devices play in evaluating unexplained syncope? What are the differences between a Holter monitor, post-event monitor, external loop recorder, mobile cardiac telemetry, patch monitor, smart-tech ECG, and implantable loop recorder, and what are the drawbacks and limitations of each form of ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring? Tune in for answers to these questions.

Difficulty Level: Easy

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