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Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Consciousness in Syncope ... - Differential ... • Orthostatic syncope ... • Reflex syncope ... #LOC #differential
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... immediate recovery Differential ... Diagnosis: Syncope ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... #differential #
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... Classification - Reflex ... Syncope - Cardiogenic ... Syncope Dr. ... #Differential #
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework Reflex ... Syncope: • Vasovagal ... Cerebrovascular Syncope ... #Differential #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Classification Reflex ... Syncope - Vasovagal ... syncope • Prolonged ... #Differential #
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
Syncope is a sudden ... and noncardiac syncope ... causes such as reflex ... syncope (due to ... (ruling out differential
Causes of Pediatric Spells - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neonates and Infant Spells:
 • Benign Sleep Myoclonus
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Pediatric Spells - Differential ... Daydreaming • Syncope ... Cataplexy #Spells #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Syncope in 3 Steps
1. Consider the 3 "S" Mimics: Seizure, low Sugar, Stroke (TIA)
2. Heart vs
Syncope in 3 Steps ... little sympa > meds ... amyloidosis and other #Syncope ... #differential #
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Pediatric Wheezing - Differential ... Aspiration • GE Reflux ... Wheezing #Wheeze #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Congenital Long QT Syndrome: Illness Script

Who?
 - Kids or young adults, usually < 30
 - high
Symptoms: - Syncope ... baseline EKG in new syncope ... QT prolonging meds ... QTc prolonging meds ... long QTc) - Refer