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Da Costa's syndrome, also known as soldier's heart among other names, was a syndrome or a set of symptoms similar to those of heart disease. These include fatigue upon exertion, shortness of breath, palpitations, sweating, chest pain, and sometimes orthostatic intolerance.
Jul 23, 2022 · Da Costa Syndrome is a cluster of symptoms such as dyspnoea, palpitations, chest discomfort and fatigue, often seen in soldiers or after effort. Learn about its history, alternative names, associated persons and references from LITFL, a medical eponym library.
The syndrome variously called Da Costa's syndrome, effort syndrome, neurocirculatory asthenia, etc has been studied for more than 100 years by many distinguished physicians. Originally identified in men in wartime, it has been widely recognised as a common chronic condition in both sexes in civilian life.
- O Paul
- 10.1136/hrt.58.4.306
- 1987
- Br Heart J. 1987 Oct; 58(4): 306-315.
Apr 18, 2017 · Review of original publications and texts describing Da Costa’s syndrome, inclusive of soldier’s heart, irritable heart, neurocirculatory asthenia, disordered action of the heart, and “the effort syndrome,” and its management and outcomes.
Da Costa's syndrome is a psychiatric disorder in which the patient experiences chest pain which may mimic angina. It is found commonly, but not exclusively, in women in association with other symptoms of anxiety.
The syndrome variously called Da Costa's syndrome, effort syndrome, neurocirculatory asthenia, etc has been studied for more than 100 years by many distinguished physicians. Originally identified in men in wartime, it has been widely recognised as a common chronic condition in both sexes in civilian life.
The syndrome variously called Da Costa's syndrome, effort syndrome, neurocirculatory asthenia, etc has been studied for more than 100 years by many distinguished physicians. Originally identified in men in wartime, it has been widely recognised as a common chronic condition in both sexes in civilian life.
