Shamai Grossman

Shamai Grossman, Associate Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School, dives into the complexities of syncope. He highlights its prevalence, accounting for significant emergency visits. Grossman emphasizes the importance of history and witness accounts in diagnosis, warns against over-testing, and discusses effective management strategies, including risk assessment and monitoring options. He also addresses common misconceptions and offers insights on managing syncope in specific populations, such as pregnant women and the elderly.