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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic ... - Cost - Cost per ... /S, EEG, Brain MRI ... #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Defecation • Post-exercise ... depletion - Medication ... Alcohol blackout - Medication ... Classification #Table ... #Causes
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness Workup
Cost-effective tests for most patients: 
 • Orthostatic BP
 • ECG
 • Telemetry (if
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness ... Workup Cost-effective ... or additional indications ... Carotid US • Brain MRI ... #diagnosis #workup
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... Finger glucose • Medication ... w/o contrast (most ... Evaluate underlying cause ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Anemia • Medications ... Contractility: • MI ... #causes
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Renal Loses - Medications ... diabetes - Post-obstructive ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes ... #Workup #hypomg
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Causes of acute ... Medications 7. ... barium, CT, or MR ... #workup #diagnosis
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... • White-coat ... licorice • Medications ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... with previously stable ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Diagnosis #indications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... - Allergies to medications ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... they have one post