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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 Diagnosis ... causes: • Orthostatic ... syncope • Reflex ... #differential #diagnosis
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... Differential Diagnosis ... : Syncope: • ... Cardiac (5-21%) • Orthostatic ... #differential #diagnosis
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... - Cardiogenic Syncope ... - Orthostatic ... Syncope Dr. ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis The ... percentage of syncopal ... - Others Orthostatic ... #differential #diagnosis
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
syndrome) and orthostatic ... The diagnostic approach ... out differential diagnoses ... examination, including orthostatic ... Further diagnostics
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic ... determine etiology of syncope ... determine etiology of syncope ... Head CT, Echo, Orthostatic ... #diagnosis #workup
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Reflex Syncope: ... hypersensitivity Orthostatic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Differential Diagnosis ... - Vasovagal syncope ... - Situational syncope ... • Massive PE Orthostatic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
- Differential Diagnosis ... /Vasodepressor Syncope ... Arrhythmia • Orthostatic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac - Arrhythmia:
 • Tachyarrhythmia
 • Bradyarrhythmia
 • Supraventricular Tachycardia
Causes of Syncope ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Embolus • Other Orthostatic ... Carotid Sinus Syncope ... #Differential #Diagnosis