Table 6

Framework of a structured final report (clinic note)

Chief complaintUse definition recommended by the ESC guidelines on syncope reported in Tables 7
Present illnessCircumstances just prior the T-LOC event (predisposing factors, triggers, body position, activity, signs and symptoms of autonomic activation, accompanying symptoms, prodromes)
Features of the attack (eyewitness), duration, recovery, consequences (trauma)
Previous T-LOC episodes (number, date of occurrence, features, previous tests and treatments)
Past medical historyDescription of the underlying diseases
Medications
Social history
Family history
Physical examinationFindings
ElectrocardiogramFindings
TestsList and report of the relevant findings of the tests performed
Assessment and diagnosisDescription of the findings that led to the final diagnosis
Plan/treatmentSuggested further diagnostic tests or treatment with an explanation of the expected results, as appropriate
Follow-up modalityDescription and eventual appointment for further visits
Chief complaintUse definition recommended by the ESC guidelines on syncope reported in Tables 7
Present illnessCircumstances just prior the T-LOC event (predisposing factors, triggers, body position, activity, signs and symptoms of autonomic activation, accompanying symptoms, prodromes)
Features of the attack (eyewitness), duration, recovery, consequences (trauma)
Previous T-LOC episodes (number, date of occurrence, features, previous tests and treatments)
Past medical historyDescription of the underlying diseases
Medications
Social history
Family history
Physical examinationFindings
ElectrocardiogramFindings
TestsList and report of the relevant findings of the tests performed
Assessment and diagnosisDescription of the findings that led to the final diagnosis
Plan/treatmentSuggested further diagnostic tests or treatment with an explanation of the expected results, as appropriate
Follow-up modalityDescription and eventual appointment for further visits
Table 6

Framework of a structured final report (clinic note)

Chief complaintUse definition recommended by the ESC guidelines on syncope reported in Tables 7
Present illnessCircumstances just prior the T-LOC event (predisposing factors, triggers, body position, activity, signs and symptoms of autonomic activation, accompanying symptoms, prodromes)
Features of the attack (eyewitness), duration, recovery, consequences (trauma)
Previous T-LOC episodes (number, date of occurrence, features, previous tests and treatments)
Past medical historyDescription of the underlying diseases
Medications
Social history
Family history
Physical examinationFindings
ElectrocardiogramFindings
TestsList and report of the relevant findings of the tests performed
Assessment and diagnosisDescription of the findings that led to the final diagnosis
Plan/treatmentSuggested further diagnostic tests or treatment with an explanation of the expected results, as appropriate
Follow-up modalityDescription and eventual appointment for further visits
Chief complaintUse definition recommended by the ESC guidelines on syncope reported in Tables 7
Present illnessCircumstances just prior the T-LOC event (predisposing factors, triggers, body position, activity, signs and symptoms of autonomic activation, accompanying symptoms, prodromes)
Features of the attack (eyewitness), duration, recovery, consequences (trauma)
Previous T-LOC episodes (number, date of occurrence, features, previous tests and treatments)
Past medical historyDescription of the underlying diseases
Medications
Social history
Family history
Physical examinationFindings
ElectrocardiogramFindings
TestsList and report of the relevant findings of the tests performed
Assessment and diagnosisDescription of the findings that led to the final diagnosis
Plan/treatmentSuggested further diagnostic tests or treatment with an explanation of the expected results, as appropriate
Follow-up modalityDescription and eventual appointment for further visits
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