Syncope at altitude: an enigmatic case

Pediatr Pulmonol. 2014 Nov;49(11):E144-6. doi: 10.1002/ppul.23062. Epub 2014 May 27.

Abstract

We report a case of a young boy with recurrent episodes of syncope at elevated altitude. While not conforming to common presentations of altitude sickness, the differential diagnoses and possible etiologies are discussed.

Keywords: altitude related disease in pediatrics; neuro-cardiogenic syncope; syncope at altitude.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Altitude*
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Syncope / diagnosis*