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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
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
Carotid Artery Thrombosis on POCUS

Really unfortunate case of a carotid artery thrombosis. Young patient who presented
Carotid Artery Thrombosis ... on POCUS Really ... unfortunate case of a carotid ... @eabramsMD #Carotid ... Artery #Thrombosis #POCUS
ASE Guidelines for Noninvasive Vascular Testing
 • Carotid Arteries
 • Renal Arteries
 • Lower Extremities

#Noninvasive #Vascular
Vascular Testing • Carotid ... Vascular #Testing #POCUS
Severe Aortic Stenosis on POCUS

Calcified Aortic valve leaflets with minimal opening. LVH likely secondary to AS
Aortic Stenosis on POCUS ... Echo first in syncope ... dizziness, SOB, and syncope ... Aortic #Stenosis #POCUS