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Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
syndrome) and orthostatic ... examination, including orthostatic ... and an initial ECG ... In many cases, syncope ... depends on the cause
Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Consciousness in Syncope ... causes: • Orthostatic ... syncope • Reflex ... syncope • Cardiac ... Nonsyncopal causes
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... Cardiac (5-21%) • Orthostatic ... cause (8-20%) ... • Unclear cause ... (17-37%) Non-Syncope
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic ... determine etiology of syncope ... Tests: ECG, Telemetry ... Head CT, Echo, Orthostatic ... , Carotid U/S, EEG
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
bradycardia • Sinus pauses ... • Massive PE Orthostatic ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Classification #Table #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... percentage of syncopal ... - Others Orthostatic ... Others Non-syncopal ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... - Cardiogenic Syncope ... - Orthostatic ... Syncope Dr. ... DrEricStrong #Syncope
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
First, is it syncope ... distinguishing syncope ... from other causes ... Common causes of ... #Causes #Differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... hypersensitivity Orthostatic ... Syncope: • Volume ... bradycardia, Sinus pauses
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Causes of Dizziness ... /Vasodepressor Syncope ... Arrhythmia • Orthostatic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes