Table 1.3-4. 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.