Epidemiological Characteristics and Clinical Outcome of Syncope in Children; A Report from Shiraz, Iran

Abstract

Background: Syncope is a common problem among children. Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the epidemiological characteristics of children with syncope and clarify the outcome of managements in Imam Reza Pediatrics Cardiology Clinic affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, the main referral center for pediatric patients with syncope in south of Iran. Patents and Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive–analytical study was conducted on all the children referred with transient loss of consciousness and positive head up tilt test. A total of 243 children (132 girls and 111 boys) were recruited from April 2007 to April 2013. The patients’ treatment outcomes were determined through telephone interviews. All the statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS statistical software (version 16.0). Besides, P 3 seconds during syncope. Conclusions: This study indicated that similar to other populations, syncope was more prevalent among girls in our area. Additionally, the most common cause was mixed type of vasovagal syncope. Medical therapy along with offering the patients to increase water and salt intake and do counter pressure physical maneuvers were effective in reduction of the recurrence of syncope.