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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 ... arrhythmia • Structural ... Nonsyncopal causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... events secondary to arrhythmias ... - Others Orthostatic ... depletion Cardiac arrhythmia ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
, e.g., due to arrhythmias ... carotid sinus syndrome ... ) and orthostatic ... examination, including orthostatic ... In many cases, syncope
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
bradycardia • Sinus pauses ... • Massive PE Orthostatic ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... Classification #Table ... #Causes
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Causes of Dizziness ... /Vasodepressor Syncope ... • Cardiac Arrhythmia ... • Orthostatic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... hypersensitivity Orthostatic ... bradycardia, Sinus pauses ... Subclavian steal syndrome
Myocarditis - Diagnosis and Causes
 • Clinical presentation: Pseudo-acute coronary syndrome, Cardiac failure <3 rnonths, Cardiogenic
Diagnosis and Causes ... Pseudo-acute coronary syndrome ... Cardiogenic ventricular arrythmia ... , syncope ± Recent ... flu-like syndrome
IBS-C Pharmacotherapy

Polyethylene glycol
Lubiprostone
Linaclotide
Plecanatide
Tegaserod
Tenapanor

#IBSC #IBS #Constipation #Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome #pharmacology #table #comparison #management #treatment
Constipation #Irritable #Bowel ... #Syndrome #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
IBS-D Pharmacotherapy

Loperamide
Rifaximin
Eluxadoline
Alosetron
Antispasmodics
Tricyclic antidepressants
SSRIs

#IBSD #IBS #Diarrhea #Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome #pharmacology #table #comparison #management #treatment
Diarrhea #Irritable #Bowel ... #Syndrome #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Causes of Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac - Arrhythmia:
 • Tachyarrhythmia
 • Bradyarrhythmia
 • Supraventricular Tachycardia
Causes of Syncope ... Algorithm Cardiac - Arrhythmia ... • Sick-Sinus Syndrome ... Embolus • Other Orthostatic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes