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What Causes Long Asystole Time During Syncopal Episode In A Child?

My 12 year old son was just diagnosed with neurocardiogenic syncope using a tilt test. The cardiologist was very concerned due to a very long asystole time and inverted T waves during the syncopal episode. Everything I ve read about NCS makes it seem like it isn t a big deal. Should I be concerned?
Fri, 10 Feb 2017
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Hi.... your Cardiologist is 100% right. A long asystole requires further evaluation by holter monitoring for 24 hours. I suggest you get your child evaluated as per your Cardiologist's advise.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Long Asystole Time During Syncopal Episode In A Child?

Hi.... your Cardiologist is 100% right. A long asystole requires further evaluation by holter monitoring for 24 hours. I suggest you get your child evaluated as per your Cardiologist s advise. Regards - Dr. Sumanth