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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
First, is it syncope ... from other causes ... Common causes of ... #Causes #Differential ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... percentage of syncopal ... Aortic stenosis • HOCM ... Others Non-syncopal ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... bradycardia, Sinus pauses ... Aortic stenosis, HOCM ... , PE Syncope Mimics
Causes of Syncope #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Syncope ... EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope ... #Differential #Algorithm
Causes of Pediatric Spells - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neonates and Infant Spells:
 • Benign Sleep Myoclonus
 •
Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Daydreaming • Syncope ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Syncope in 3 Steps
1. Consider the 3 "S" Mimics: Seizure, low Sugar, Stroke (TIA)
2. Heart vs
Syncope in 3 Steps ... • Pump > AS, HOCM ... little sympa > meds ... amyloidosis and other #Syncope
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stenosis • HCM ... Tachy-Brady Syndrome #Syncope ... #causes
Causes of anemia in infants & children

#Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics #Differential #Anemia #Causes #Algorithm
Causes of anemia ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... Differential #Anemia #Causes ... #Algorithm
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
assessment in Syncope ... (consider AS, HOCM ... missed in the syncope ... , can be caused ... characteristically cause
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Causes of Dizziness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... /Vasodepressor Syncope ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes