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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 ... causes: • Orthostatic ... Nonsyncopal causes ... : • Seizure • ... #LOC #differential
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... from other causes ... (seizure, dizziness ... Common causes of ... #Causes #Differential
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
immediate recovery Differential ... cause (8-20%) ... • Unclear cause ... PNES/Narcolepsy, Seizure ... #differential #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Mimics - Seizure ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... bradycardia, Sinus pauses ... Mimics: • Seizure ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential #
Causes of Unprovoked Pediatric Seizures -  Epilepsy Syndromes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Infantile:
 • Benign
Causes of Unprovoked ... Pediatric Seizures ... - Differential ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
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
Causes of Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infantile:
 • Benign Focal Epilepsy of Infancy
 • West
Causes of Pediatric ... Seizures - Differential ... Daydreaming • Syncope ... #Epilepsy #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Causes of Secondary ... / Provoked Seizures ... - Differential ... Cardiovascular • Syncope ... #Neurology #Differential
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... carotid sinus syndrome ... (ruling out differential ... In many cases, syncope ... depends on the cause