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Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Nonsyncopal causes: • Seizure ... #LOC #differential ... #diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... of Syncope First ... other causes (seizure ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Causes #Differential
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
immediate recovery Differential ... Diagnosis: Syncope ... PNES/Narcolepsy, Seizure ... #differential # ... diagnosis #management
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Mimics: • Seizure ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential #
Differential Diagnosis for Transient Confusion -  6 S Approach:

• Sugar
• Syncope
• Seizure
• Stroke
• Substances
• Sleepiness

#AMS
Differential Diagnosis ... • Sugar • Syncope ... • Seizure • Stroke ... Transient #confusion #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Drug-Induced Seizures - OTIS-CAMPBELL

O - Organophosphate, oral hypoglycemics, opioid
T - TCA, theophylline
I - Isoniazid, Insulin
S -
Drug-Induced Seizures ... Drug #Induced #Seizures ... Medication #Causes #Differential ... #Pharmacology #Diagnosis ... #OTISCAMPBELL #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... Mimics - Seizure ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential #
Causes of Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures -  Epilepsy Syndromes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infantile:
 • Benign
Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
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 ... #differential # ... diagnosis #mimics
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Daydreaming • Syncope ... #Epilepsy #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm