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Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... , situational, carotid ... 21-48%) • Non-syncopal ... (17-37%) Non-Syncope ... @AnnKumfer #Syncope
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... percentage of syncopal ... Vasovagal • Carotid ... Others Non-syncopal ... Unknown - 2% #syncope
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope ... First, is it syncope ... distinguishing syncope ... Ask about precipitating ... Common causes of syncope
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... Post-exercise • Carotid ... Atrophy Cardiogenic Syncope ... Cerebrovascular Syncope
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic ... determine etiology of syncope ... determine etiology of syncope ... Orthostatic BP, Carotid ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Syncope
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Classification Reflex Syncope ... - Vasovagal syncope ... - Situational syncope ... Post-exercise - Carotid ... PE Orthostatic Syncope
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
Syncope is a sudden ... divided into cardiac syncope ... and noncardiac syncope ... such as reflex syncope ... vasovagal responses or carotid
Syncope in 3 Steps
1. Consider the 3 "S" Mimics: Seizure, low Sugar, Stroke (TIA)
2. Heart vs
Syncope in 3 Steps ... , situational, carotid ... amyloidosis and other #Syncope
REBEL Review 100: Canadian Syncope Risk Score 

Predisposition to Vasovagal Symptoms (-1)
History of Heart Disease (1)
Any
100: Canadian Syncope ... QRS Duration 130 ms ... Interval > 480 ms ... (2) Vasovagal Syncope ... (-2) Cardiac Syncope
Important Questions to Ask of a Patient Presenting With Syncope
 • What were you doing immediately
Important Questions to Ask ... Presenting With Syncope ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Syncope