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Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Framework Syncopal causes ... : • Orthostatic ... Nonsyncopal causes
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Causes of Dizziness ... Arrhythmia • Orthostatic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... syndrome) and orthostatic ... life-threatening causes ... examination, including orthostatic ... depends on the cause
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Cardiac (5-21%) • Orthostatic ... • Non-syncopal cause ... 20%) • Unclear cause
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Causes of Proteinuria ... Fever • UTI Orthostatic ... sediment - WBC/RBC casts ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
TiTrATE Approach to Vertigo
TiTrATE approach stands for Timing, Triggers and Targeted Examination.
4 vestibular syndromes that are
syndrome (eg BPPV, orthostatic ... syndrome (eg central cause
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
- Others Orthostatic ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
bradycardia • Sinus pauses ... • Massive PE Orthostatic ... Classification #Table #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Vasovagal • Orthostatic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Renal Nutcracker Syndrome Pathophysiology
Nutcracker syndrome = compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and
Can cause microscopic ... /- flank pain, orthostatic