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Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Consciousness in Syncope ... - Differential ... • Orthostatic syncope ... • Reflex syncope ... #LOC #differential
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... immediate recovery Differential ... Diagnosis: Syncope ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... #differential #
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... Classification - Reflex ... Syncope - Cardiogenic ... Syncope Dr. ... #Differential #
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework Reflex ... Syncope: • Vasovagal ... Cerebrovascular Syncope ... #Differential #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Classification Reflex ... Syncope - Vasovagal ... syncope • Prolonged ... #Differential #
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
Syncope is a sudden ... and noncardiac syncope ... causes such as reflex ... syncope (due to ... (ruling out differential
Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) lesions are lesions occurring anywhere in the CNS from the brain up
Upper Motor Neuron ... Lower motor neuron ... form part of the differential ... The motor neuron ... positive Babinski reflex
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
- Lower motor neuron ... - Upper motor neuron ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... syndromes #lesions #differential
Causes of Syncope

NEUROLOGICAL
 - CVA/Stroke
 - Cancer
 - Carotid Stenosis
 - Parkinson’s Disease
 - Psychosis
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Causes of Syncope ... Bezold-Jarisch Reflex ... Urination #Syncope ... #Causes #Differential
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... Esophageal spasm • Reflux ... consciousness • Near-syncope ... , or syncope: Hemodynamically ... Palpitations #Cardiology #Differential