Question

A 64-year-old collapses briefly at work. He reports light-headedness and brief loss of consciousness. What is the single most important initial investigation for all patients with suspected syncope?

Accepted Answer

12-lead ECG

Answer

24-hour Holter monitor

Answer

Tilt-table testing

Answer

Echocardiography

Answer

CT head

Practice question

A 64-year-old collapses briefly at work. He reports light-headedness and brief loss of consciousness. What is the single most important initial investigation for all patients with suspected syncope?