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Pacemaker Placement Indications
Class I:
 • Third degree block
 • Advanced 2nd degree block
 • Symptomatic Mobitz
Placement Indications Class ... with syncope • ... Class Ill: • Syncope ... arrest, prolonged PR ... • Reversible causes
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
First, is it syncope ... from other causes ... Common causes of ... #Causes #Differential ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Syncope #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Syncope ... EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope ... #Differential #Algorithm
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... percentage of syncopal ... Sick sinus, AV block ... Others Non-syncopal ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Vasovagal syncope ... - Situational syncope ... bradycardia • Sinus pauses ... • AV block ... Classification #Table #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... /3rd degree AV Block ... Tachy-Brady Syndrome #Syncope ... #causes
Causes of Pediatric Spells - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neonates and Infant Spells:
 • Benign Sleep Myoclonus
 •
Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Daydreaming • Syncope ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
assessment in Syncope ... - Bifascicular block ... look for a short PR ... , can be caused ... characteristically cause
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Causes of Dizziness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... /Vasodepressor Syncope ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... palpitations, dizziness, syncope ... discomfort Cardiac Causes ... ) Non-Cardiac Causes ... #causes