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Valve disease, endocarditis and syncope
A practice question in the style of the PLAB 1 exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A 19-year-old footballer collapsed during a match and recovered quickly. His uncle died suddenly at 32. Examination is normal. What should happen?
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The answer is A: Specialist cardiac assessment within 24 hours.
Loss of consciousness during exertion and a family history of sudden cardiac death under 40 are red flags that need specialist cardiovascular assessment within 24 hours.
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