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Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Consciousness in Syncope ... causes: • Orthostatic ... syncope • Reflex ... Nonsyncopal causes ... #LOC #differential
Causes of Syncope and Transient Loss of Consciousness

#Syncope #Differential #LOC #Causes #Diagnosis
Causes of Syncope ... Consciousness #Syncope ... #Differential #LOC ... #Causes #Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
First, is it syncope ... from other causes ... Common causes of ... #Causes #Differential ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... cause (8-20%) ... • Unclear cause ... (17-37%) Non-Syncope ... differential #diagnosis #management
Causes of Syncope #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Syncope ... EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope ... #Differential #Algorithm
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... life-threatening causes ... further guide management ... In many cases, syncope ... depends on the cause
Algorithm for Syncope in the Emergency Department

Diagnosis and Workup

#Diagnosis #Management #Syncope #Algorithm #Workup
Algorithm for Syncope ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Syncope #Algorithm
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
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Causes of Approach ... Encephalitis #Altered #ALOC ... diagnosis #workup #algorithm ... #Causes
Atrial Fibrillation Overview

Symptoms:
Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

1. Why?
Cardiac:
• Valvular heart disease
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chest pain, near-syncope ... , syncope. 1. ... Fibrillation #Cardiology #Management ... #Algorithm
Causes of Pediatric Spells - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neonates and Infant Spells:
 • Benign Sleep Myoclonus
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Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Daydreaming • Syncope ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #