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Frequency of determined predictor variables in 1230 patients with syncope
| Predictor variables | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Focal neurological deficit | 212 (17%) |
| History of malignancy | 122 (10%) |
| History of drug abuse including alcohol | 82 (6%) |
| Fever or leukocytosis | 156 (13%) |
| Hypertension | 138 (11%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 179 (15%) |
| Disturbances in coagulation profile | 95 (8%) |
| Nausea or vomiting | 191 (16%) |
| Metabolic derangement | 67 (5%) |
