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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 ... causes: • Orthostatic ... syncope • Reflex ... syncope • Cardiac ... Consciousness #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
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... Cardiac (5-21%) • Orthostatic ... 21-48%) • Non-syncopal ... (17-37%) Non-Syncope ... @AnnKumfer #Syncope
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
Syncope is a sudden ... , e.g., due to arrhythmias ... syndrome) and orthostatic ... examination, including orthostatic ... and an initial ECG
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... - Cardiogenic Syncope ... - Orthostatic ... Syncope Dr. ... DrEricStrong #Syncope
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 ... Unknown - 2% #syncope
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Vasovagal syncope ... - Situational syncope ... • Massive PE Orthostatic ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Medication side effect (e.g
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 ... Cerebrovascular Syncope
Complete (3rd Degree) Heart Block on ECG

ECG of a man brought to the ER by paramedics
Heart Block on ECG ... ECG of a man ... an episode of syncope ... #3rdDegree #HeartBlock #ECG ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope ... First, is it syncope ... distinguishing syncope ... Common causes of syncope ... EM #Neuro #IM #Sycope