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Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Loss of Consciousness ... causes: • Orthostatic ... syncope • Reflex ... Nonsyncopal causes ... pseudosyncope #Loss #Consciousness
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... transient lsos of consciousness ... cause (8-20%) ... • Unclear cause ... (17-37%) Non-Syncope
Causes of Syncope and Transient Loss of Consciousness

#Syncope #Differential #LOC #Causes #Diagnosis
Causes of Syncope ... Transient Loss of Consciousness ... #Syncope #Differential ... #LOC #Causes #Diagnosis
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
transient loss of consciousness ... frequently benign causes ... determining if loss of consciousness ... life-threatening causes ... In many cases, syncope
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
failure Heat Syncope ... hypotension → Syncope ... coordination problems - syncope ... Confusion, Altered consciousness ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
• Bradycardia caused ... NON-CARDIAC CAUSES ... WPW) • Loss of consciousness ... • Near-syncope ... , or syncope: Hemodynamically
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
electrocardiogram) in cases ... of syncope (temporary ... loss of consciousness ... evaluate potential causes ... pathway that can cause
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
First, is it syncope ... distinguishing syncope ... from other causes ... Common causes of ... #Causes #Differential
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Seizure Mimics: • Syncope ... Transient loss of consciousness ... cardiovascular causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... percentage of syncopal ... Others Non-syncopal ... Unknown - 2% #syncope ... differential #diagnosis #causes