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 in | The MassGeneral Hospital for Children Adolescent Medicine Handbook pp. 111 - 118 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Book Chapter |
Language | English |
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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. |
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ISBN: | 9783319457772 3319457772 |
DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-319-45778-9_11 |