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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Tests: ECG, Telemetry ... enzymes, Head CT ... , Carotid U/S, EEG ... #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table #comparison
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness Workup
Cost-effective tests for most patients: 
 • Orthostatic BP
 • ECG
 • Telemetry (if
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness ... Workup Cost-effective ... specific high risk ... Echocardiogram • Head CT ... #diagnosis #workup
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... • Non-contrast CT ... w/o contrast (most ... • +/- bubble study ... CVA 2) No major-risk
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
already noted the risk ... later, another study ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... unnecessary diagnostic costs ... pathophysiology #differential