San Francisco Syncope Rule to predict short-term serious outcomes : a systematic review
Date Issued
2011-01-01
Author(s)
Steyerberg, Ewout W
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.101326
Abstract
The San Francisco Syncope Rule has been proposed as a clinical decision rule for risk stratification of patients presenting to the emergency department with syncope. It has been validated across various populations and settings. We undertook a systematic review of its accuracy in predicting short-term serious outcomes.