Cardiac Issues in Adolescence

Serious cardiac pathophysiology is rare in adolescents, though palpitations, chest pain, and syncope are common presenting symptoms. This chapter serves to review the initial evaluation for these common complaints to enhance understanding of when a true cardiac etiology should be suspected and refer...

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Published inThe MassGeneral Hospital for Children Adolescent Medicine Handbook pp. 111 - 118
Main Authors Flannery, Laura D., Bhatt, Ami B.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing
Subjects
Arrhythmia
Cardiovascular disease
Chest pain
Palpitations
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
Preparticipation sports screening
Syncope
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Summary:Serious cardiac pathophysiology is rare in adolescents, though palpitations, chest pain, and syncope are common presenting symptoms. This chapter serves to review the initial evaluation for these common complaints to enhance understanding of when a true cardiac etiology should be suspected and referral to cardiology should be pursued. In addition, this chapter discusses postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), the management of structural heart disease in adolescents, preparticipation sports screening, and the importance of cardiovascular health in the adolescent years.
ISBN:9783319457772
3319457772
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-45778-9_11