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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... cardiopulmonary • Aortic ... stenosis • HOCM • Pulmonary ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... Pressure - Differential ... disorders: - aortic ... - Chronic pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #causes
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
(ruling out differential ... further guide management ... In many cases, syncope ... The treatment strategy ... depends on the cause
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... the Newborn - Differential ... Total Anomalous Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
- Differential ... disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... disorders - Chronic pulmonary ... Infarction • Pulmonary
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... • Mitral/Aortic ... #Cardiology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac - Arrhythmia:
 • Tachyarrhythmia
 • Bradyarrhythmia
 • Supraventricular Tachycardia
Causes of Syncope ... - Differential ... Obstruction: • Aortic ... Cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... #Neurology #Differential
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... /V/diaphoresis Aortic ... PEX: New murmur, Pulse ... Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #differential
Causes of Syncope

NEUROLOGICAL
 - CVA/Stroke
 - Cancer
 - Carotid Stenosis
 - Parkinson’s Disease
 - Psychosis
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Causes of Syncope ... CARDIAC - Aortic ... RESPIRATORY - Pulmonary ... - Anemia - Aortic ... #Causes #Differential