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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Others Orthostatic hypotension ... cardiopulmonary • Aortic ... stenosis • HOCM ... • Pulmonary hypertension ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Framework for Hypotension ... regurgitation • Aortic ... stenosisMeds ... Neurogenic #Hypotension ... #diagnosis #causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... • Orthostatic Hypotension ... • Mitral/Aortic ... • Blood Loss/Hypotension ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Syncope

NEUROLOGICAL
 - CVA/Stroke
 - Cancer
 - Carotid Stenosis
 - Parkinson’s Disease
 - Psychosis
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Causes of Syncope ... Cancer - Carotid Stenosis ... CARDIAC - Aortic ... Stenosis - Arrhythmia ... - Orthostatic Hypotension
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... post-obstructive polyuria), surgical ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... post-obstructive polyuria), surgical ... #differential #causes
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Vision changes • Hypertensive ... Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... /Hypertensive emergency ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Surgical Care - ... including DM • Treatment ... - Prompt surgical ... by bradycardia, hypotension ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... heart disease • Hypertensive ... pre-eclampsia, hypertension ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... management #cardiology #treatment