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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... AFlutter • AVNRT ... /AVRT - Bradyarrhythmia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Narrow Complex Tachycardias (Simplified)

Irregular Narrow Complex Tachycardia:
 1. Atrial fibrillation
	- Usually the correct answer
 2. Multifocal
retrograde) - AVNRT ... , AVRT, Junctional ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Aflutter • AVNRT ... • AVRT (ie ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Converts - Probably AVnRT ... or AVRT - Observe ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Various wide complex tachycardia (WCT) differentiation algorithmic designs and algorithms.
The most commonly utilized approaches to differentiate
differentiation algorithmic ... designs and algorithms ... differentiate WCTs are ... decision‐tree algorithms ... Brugada,2 Vereckei aVR
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
A waves during AVNRT ... simultaneously at ... cannon a waves are ... to diagnose the case ... #PhysicalExam #
Anatomical Differential Diagnosis for Arrhythmias
 • SA node: Sinus bradycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)
 • AV
re-entrant tachycardia (AVRT ... re-entrant tachycardia (AVNRT ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Argyll-Robertson Pupil on Physical Exam
Small (myotic), irregular pupil that do not react to light but do
the light reflex are ... THE ART OF MEDICINE ... Robertson #Pupil #PhysicalExam
Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis and Management - Narrow vs Wide, Regular vs Irregular
Narrow - Regular:
Use P
deflection not AVRT ... /AVNRT. ... #wide #narrow #algorithm
Ascites: Physical Exam Diagnostic Accuracy

Sensitivity and Specificity: Shifting Dullness, Bulging Flanks. Fluid Wave 

Source: Joseph D.
The Art & Science ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam