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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG): Defined (San Fran syncope rule) as any new changes when compared to the last ECG or presence of non-sinus rhythm. Any ED systolic blood pressure less than 90 or greater than 180 mm Hg (+1) 4. Abnormal ECG – looks for cardiac syncope. h/o heart disease (+1) 3.