Table 1.5-4. Calgary Syncope Symptom Score

Individual items of the Calgary Syncope Symptom Score

Points if “YES”

Is there a history of ≥1 of the following: bifascicular block, asystole, supraventricular tachycardia, diabetes mellitus?

−5

At times, have bystanders noted you to be blue during your faint?

−4

Did your syncope start when you were 35 years of age or older?

−3

Do you remember anything about being unconscious?

−2

Do you have lightheaded spells or faint with prolonged sitting or standing?

1

Do you sweat or feel warm before a faint?

2

Do you have lightheaded spells or faint with pain or medical settings?

3

The diagnosis of vasovagal syncope is made if the score is ≥−2.

Source: Eur Heart J. 2006;27(3):344-50.