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Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
, e.g., due to arrhythmias ... such as reflex ... carotid sinus syndrome ... (ruling out differential ... and an initial ECG
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Classification Reflex ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... Medication side effect (e.g
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 ... Paraclinical assessment: EKG ... #cardiology #MRI
MAGIC DR – a handy mnemonic used to remember the potential causes of a cerebral ring
the potential causes ... ring enhancing lesion ... Demyelinating disease (eg ... necrosis #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #DRMAGIC #Differential
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
WOBBLER for ECG ... too #WOBBLER #Mnemonic ... #Syncope #EKG # ... ECG #Diagnosis # ... Cardiology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
Causes of spinal ... - Infection (e.g ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... #lesions #differential
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
infographic provides a mnemonic ... evaluate potential causes ... breakdown of the mnemonic ... pathway that can cause ... #cardiology #differential
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... Esophageal spasm • Reflux ... Valvular disease (e.g ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... Cholesterol emboli syndrome ... Septic emboli cause ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #Diagnosis #cardiology