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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... History is very ... other causes (seizure ... Ask about precipitating ... #Diagnosis #EM #
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Department Does the history ... Presence of aura - Collateral ... history from witnesses ... of additional symptoms ... such as: - Syncope
Differentiating Seizure and Syncope via H&P and Collateral Information

#Diagnosis #Syncope #Seizure #Comparison #Differentiation #Features #History #Algorithm
H&P and Collateral ... Information #Diagnosis ... #Syncope #Seizure ... #Comparison #Differentiation ... #Features #History
Congenital Long QT Syndrome: Illness Script

Who?
 - Kids or young adults, usually < 30
 - high
: - Syncope ... - Seizure like ... have a family history ... LongQT #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology
REBEL Review 100: Canadian Syncope Risk Score 

Predisposition to Vasovagal Symptoms (-1)
History of Heart Disease (1)
Any
Predisposition to Vasovagal Symptoms ... (-1) History of ... QRS Duration 130 ms ... Interval > 480 ms ... stratification #diagnosis
Important Questions to Ask of a Patient Presenting With Syncope
 • What were you doing immediately
Important Questions to Ask ... Presenting With Syncope ... Did you have any symptoms ... #History #Questions ... #Interview #Diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... • Natural history ... presentations: epileptic seizure ... anterior/posterior MSK ... cardiomyopathy) and syncope
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Focused medical history ... AVNRT Red Flag Symptoms ... consciousness • Near-syncope ... • Family history ... #Palpitations #Cardiology