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Near-Syncope in a 24-Year-Old Man CME

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Release Date: March 12, 2008; Valid for credit through March 12, 2009

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  • Near-Syncope in a 24-Year-Old ManRyland P. Byrd, MD; Ehab Kasasbeh, MD; Salyka Sengsayadeth, MD
  • A 24-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) after several episodes of nearly blacking out that have occurred 3-4 times over the past 3 days. The patient states that he also felt his “heart beating really fast” and associated light-headedness. He smokes 2-4 packs of cigarettes per day and has done so for 5-6 years. No history of significant cardiac disease or sudden cardiac death in his family is noted. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is obtained. What is the diagnosis?

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  1. Recognize the usual presentation of a commonly encountered medical condition in clinical practice.
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Authors and Disclosures

Ryland P. Byrd, Jr, MD
Disclosure: Ryland P. Byrd, Jr, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Ehab S. Kasasbeh, MD
Disclosure: Ehab S. Kasasbeh, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Salyka Sengsayadeth, MD
Disclosure: Salyka Sengsayadeth, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Alan R. Morrison, MD/PhD
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Rick G. Kulkarni, MD, FACEP
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Erik D Schraga, MD
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Luis Soler
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