Syncope Cost-Effectiveness Workup
Cost-effective tests for most patients: 
 • Orthostatic BP
 • ECG
 • Telemetry (if inpatient)
 • Ambulatory ECG monitor (if outpatient)
Not cost-effective tests, in absence of specific high risk features or additional indications:
 • Echocardiogram
 • Head CT
 • Carotid US
 • Brain MRI
 • EEG
 • Cardiac stress testing
 • Cardiac Enzymes

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/

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