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Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
syndrome) and orthostatic ... syncope (ruling out differential ... examination, including orthostatic ... The treatment strategy
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
Orthostatic Hypotension ... Algorithm Positive orthostatic ... SatyaPatelMD #Orthostatic ... Management #Algorithm #Treatment
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Cardiogenic Syncope - Orthostatic ... #Syncope #Differential
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension ... SatyaPatelMD #Orthostatic ... Management #Algorithm #treatment
Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
•
Consciousness in Syncope - Differential ... Syncopal causes: • Orthostatic ... #Syncope #LOC #differential
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
immediate recovery Differential ... Cardiac (5-21%) • Orthostatic ... AnnKumfer #Syncope #differential
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Lightheadedness - Differential ... Arrhythmia • Orthostatic ... Lightheadedness #Neurology #Differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... hypersensitivity Orthostatic ... SCVMCMed #Syncope #Differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... - Others Orthostatic ... 2% #syncope #differential
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Vertigo:
 • Peripheral: Labyrinthitis, BPPV, Meniere's disease, Alternobaric
 • Central: CVA/TIA -
Dizziness - Differential ... Acute anemia, Orthostatic ... jmcchiefs #Dizziness #Differential