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Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Arrhythmias - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... palpitations, dizziness, syncope ... State: • Anemia ... Anxiety Disorder #Arrhythmias
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... /Vasodepressor Syncope ... • Cardiac Arrhythmia ... Hyperventilation • Anemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypoglycemia • Anemia ... Block • Pacemaker ... Tachy-Brady Syndrome #Syncope
Causes of Syncope

NEUROLOGICAL
 - CVA/Stroke
 - Cancer
 - Carotid Stenosis
 - Parkinson’s Disease
 - Psychosis
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Causes of Syncope ... Aortic Stenosis - Arrhythmia ... Cardiomyopathy - Pacemaker ... - Ammonia - Anemia ... Urination #Syncope
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
PALPITATIONS: Arrhythmias ... valve prolapse • Pacemaker-mediated ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia ... consciousness • Near-syncope ... , or syncope: Hemodynamically