Table 2:
Risk Stratification
| ACC/AHA/HRS | ESC | Important Similarities | Important Differences | Other Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| • | Class I: Evaluation of the cause and assessment for the short- and long-term morbidity and mortality risks of syncope are recommended |
No class recommendation given: Risk stratification is recommended |
Both recommend short-term risk assessment |
• | ACC/AHA/HRS recommend long-term risk assessment at initial presentation | N/A |
| • | Class IIb: Use of risk stratification scores may be reasonable in the management of patients with syncope | • | ACC/AHA/HRS suggest considering risk stratification scores |
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ACC: American College of Cardiology; AHA: American Heart Association; HRS: Heart Rhythm Society; ESC: European Society of Cardiology; N/A: not applicable.