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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 - Differential ... Framework Syncopal causes ... Orthostatic syncope • Reflex ... syncope • Cardiac ... Nonsyncopal causes
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
Dizziness - Differential ... • Peripheral: BPPV ... Presyncope: • Cardiac ... dysfunction, Meds • Reflex ... Dizziness #dizzy #Differential
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
immediate recovery Differential ... Syncope: • Cardiac ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... • Non-syncopal cause ... 20%) • Unclear cause
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
be divided into cardiac ... frequently benign causes ... such as reflex ... syncope (ruling out differential ... depends on the cause
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Causes of Apparent ... Event (ALTE) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Cardiac ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Bradycardia - Differential ... Bradycardia Cardiac ... syndrome • Post cardiac ... • Oculocardiac reflex ... #diagnosis #causes
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... Esophageal spasm • Reflux ... muscle twitching CARDIAC ... Nonarrhythmic Cardiac ... Palpitations #Cardiology #Differential
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential ... Manifestations Causes ... flow, increasing cardiac ... impairments - Impaired reflexes ... Manifestations #Differential
Causes of Syncope

NEUROLOGICAL
 - CVA/Stroke
 - Cancer
 - Carotid Stenosis
 - Parkinson’s Disease
 - Psychosis
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Causes of Syncope ... - Tumour CARDIAC ... Bezold-Jarisch Reflex ... Urination #Syncope #Causes ... #Differential #