6 results
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... depletion - Medication ... Alcohol blackout - Medication ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... Presyncope / Syncope ... Polypharmacy - esp. > 4 medications ... • Lighting #Falls ... #Causes
Causes of Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac - Arrhythmia:
 • Tachyarrhythmia
 • Bradyarrhythmia
 • Supraventricular Tachycardia
Causes of Syncope ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypovolemia • Medications ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Causes
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls ... contribute to falls ... failure - Syncope ... : Syncope or presyncope ... Contributing Factors • Medications
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Injuries: Falls ... withdrawal • Medication ... Seizure Mimics: • Syncope ... cardiovascular causes ... Seizure #Elderly #Neurology
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
choice of seizure medication ... , and possible causes ... known, the seizure falls ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #ILAE2017 #Classification