When Should Teen Fainting Trigger Cardiac Referral?
Should a teen who fainted see a cardiologist? Syncope in adolescents is the issue, and Josh Holbert, DO, Medical Director, Cardiology Exercise Lab at Children's Mercy, explains which features merit urgent cardiac evaluation. Learn which red flags to watch for (no prodrome, exertional collapse, palpitations, family history), why a 12‑lead ECG and focused exam matter, and when primary care should refer for further testing.
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