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Heart failure syncope increased the risk of dying in severe cases. Level of evidence 2b Expiry Date July 2004 Syncope a clinical prediction rule can indicate which patients are at high risk of arrhythmias and death. Level of evidence 1a Expiry Date October 2004 Syncope recurrent syncope was associated with raised levels of psychosocial and physical distress. Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2004 Syncope poor LV function increased the risk of sudden death. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date October 2004 Syncope isolated syncope had a benign prognosis. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date October 2004 Syncope recurrent bouts were common. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date October 2004 Syncope frequent or repetitive PVCs on ECG monitoring predicted death in patients with unexplained syncope. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date October 2004 Syncope heart disease increased the risk of dying Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date November 2004 Syncope Previous history of syncope predicted recurrence Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date February 2004