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Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
, e.g., due to arrhythmias ... carotid sinus syndrome ... orthostatic vital sign ... and an initial ECG ... cerebralhypoperfusion #arrhythmias
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... Valvular disease (e.g ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia Psychiatric ... /Afib/WPW) • Loss ... consciousness • Near-syncope
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
for assessing an ECG ... (electrocardiogram ... section of the ECG ... that can cause arrhythmias ... • ECG Section
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... tetany/cramps, syncope ... unless worrisome EKG ... tetany or cardiac arrhythmis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
of diagnosis (e.g ... disturbances, arrhythmias ... cardiomyopathy) and syncope ... • Heerfordt syndrome ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
- Cardiac arrhythmias ... (e.g., atrial fibrillation ... Peripheral neuropathy (e.g ... positive Romberg sign ... Joint instability (e.g
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
Serotonin Syndrome ... drugs of abuse (e.g ... Status - Anxiety, confusion ... Pathophysiology #Psychiatry ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
• Boerhaave syndrome ... of nutrients (e.g ... lead to cardiac arrhythmias ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry