Review Note

Pts w/ syncope and high-risk clinical characteristics should {{c1::be hospitalized for inpatient monitoring::undergo this next best step in workup}}.

RF for higher 30d mortality include:
-{{c2::Syncope during exertion}}
-{{c2::No syncopal prodrome}}
-{{c2::Male sex}}
-{{c2::Age >60 y/o}}
-{{c2::Structural heart disease (known or concern for)}}

Note: Other factors that req inpatient syncopal eval: arrhythmias (sustained or symptomatic VT); symptomatic or high-risk bradycardia or heart block; PM/ICD malfunction; other structural heart abnormalities, such as HCM; or severe anemia.