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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... Mimics: • Seizure ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... - Vasovagal syncope ... Mimics - Seizure ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential #
Syncope in 3 Steps
1. Consider the 3 "S" Mimics: Seizure, low Sugar, Stroke (TIA)
2. Heart vs
Syncope in 3 Steps ... 3 "S" Mimics: Seizure ... subclavian steal syndrome ... amyloidosis and other #Syncope ... #differential #
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric Seizures ... - Differential ... Daydreaming • Syncope ... Cataplexy #Seizures ... #Epilepsy #Differential
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome ... Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... : • Pathophysiology ... dysrhythmias, seizures ... tetany/cramps, syncope
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
• Headache • Seizures ... • Headache • Seizures ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Reversible course Differential ... Constipation, Seizures
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Collapse: • Pathophysiology ... hypotension → Syncope ... consciousness, Coma/seizure ... heat #illness #differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... iniury, Compartment syndrome ... exertion/training, Seizures ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology
Refeeding Syndrome Overview

What Is It?
	• Electrolyte/fluid shifts caused by initiation of nutrition in severely malnourished patient.
Refeeding Syndrome ... Rhabdomyolysis • Seizures ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Nutrition #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... • SVC syndrome ... Peripheral #Edema #differential ... Lower #Extremity #PhysicalExam ... #Pathophysiology