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Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Reflex syncope ... #LOC #differential ... #diagnosis
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
immediate recovery Differential ... Diagnosis: Syncope ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... #differential # ... diagnosis #management
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... Classification - Reflex ... Syncope Dr. ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Classification
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Reflex Syncope: ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... Reflex Syncope ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential #
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
causes such as reflex ... carotid sinus syndrome ... (ruling out differential ... diagnoses), ruling ... Further diagnostics
Myocarditis - Diagnosis and Causes
 • Clinical presentation: Pseudo-acute coronary syndrome, Cardiac failure <3 rnonths, Cardiogenic
Pseudo-acute coronary syndrome ... ventricular arrythmia, syncope ... Recent flu-like syndrome ... #Myocarditis #differential ... #cardiology #MRI
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Syncope #Cardiology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
Hepatojugular) Reflux ... Still useful for diagnosis ... Positive reflux= ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #VolumeStatus #Cardiology
Syncope in 3 Steps
1. Consider the 3 "S" Mimics: Seizure, low Sugar, Stroke (TIA)
2. Heart vs
Syncope in 3 Steps ... subclavian steal syndrome ... amyloidosis and other #Syncope ... #differential # ... diagnosis #mimics