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Hospitalization of low-risk syncope patients led to a mean of 10.8 diagnostic tests per patient and a 13% adverse event rate, with nearly one-third of patients having incidental findings prompting further evaluations, but only 7% having findings with potential clinical benefit.
Effect size13% adverse event rate during hospitalization; 34% of syncope admissions were low-risk
ComparatorGuideline-recommended outpatient management (no hospitalization for low-risk syncope)
Effect summaryadverse; 13% adverse event rate during hospitalization; 34% of syncope admissions were low-risk
Adverse events9 patients (13%) had adverse events during hospitalization

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PMC5564394
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