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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... and Symptoms by Classification ... - Reflex Syncope ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Reflex Syncope ... bradycardia • Sinus pauses ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Consciousness in Syncope ... causes: • Orthostatic ... syncopeReflex ... syncope • Cardiac ... Nonsyncopal causes
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... cause (8-20%) ... • Unclear cause ... (17-37%) Non-Syncope
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Pupillary light reflex ... • Corneal reflex ... Oculocephalic reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... such as reflex ... life-threatening causes ... In many cases, syncope ... depends on the cause
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 ... Cerebrovascular Syncope
Commonly Used Clinical Grading Systems
 • Edema Grading Scale
 • Hepatic Encephalopathy Grading (West Haven Criteria)
Encephalopathy Grading (West ... • Deep Tendon Reflex ... Grading #Systems #classification
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
The following #reflexes ... each deep tendon reflex ... The reflex response ... the edge of a table ... is best elicited
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... of inflammation caused ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm