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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
and Symptoms by Classification ... - Reflex Syncope ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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- Differential ... causes: • Orthostatic ... syncopeReflex ... Nonsyncopal causes ... #LOC #differential
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... Reflex Syncope ... #Differential # ... #Table #Causes
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
immediate recovery Differential ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... cause (8-20%) ... • Unclear cause ... #differential #
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... from other causes ... Common causes of ... #Causes #Differential ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework Reflex ... Syncope: • Vasovagal ... bradycardia, Sinus pauses ... #Differential #
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... such as reflex ... (ruling out differential ... In many cases, syncope ... depends on the cause
Causes of Syncope #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Syncope ... EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Ddxof
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Corneal reflex ... Oculocephalic reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... Causes of Hyporeflexia ... Deep coma (any cause ... #differential # ... diagnosis #table