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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
First, is it syncope ... distinguishing syncope ... Common causes of syncope ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Causes of Syncope #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Syncope ... #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Neuro #Syncope ... #Differential #Algorithm
Diagnosis Algorithm for Syncope

#Syncope #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Differential
Diagnosis Algorithm ... for Syncope ... #Syncope #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... percentage of syncopal ... cardiopulmonary • Aortic ... Others Non-syncopal ... Unknown - 2% #syncope
Severe Aortic Stenosis on POCUS

Calcified Aortic valve leaflets with minimal opening. LVH likely secondary to AS
Severe Aortic Stenosis ... on POCUS Calcified ... Echo first in syncope ... dizziness, SOB, and syncope ... #Stenosis #POCUS
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... Atrophy Cardiogenic Syncope ... • Mechanical: Aortic ... Cerebrovascular Syncope
Algorithm for Syncope in the Emergency Department

Diagnosis and Workup

#Diagnosis #Management #Syncope #Algorithm #Workup
Algorithm for Syncope ... Diagnosis #Management #Syncope ... #Algorithm #Workup
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... with CP&SOB after syncope ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Classification Reflex Syncope ... - Vasovagal syncope ... - Situational syncope ... Mechanical • Aortic ... PE Orthostatic Syncope
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Mitral/Aortic ... Tachy-Brady Syndrome #Syncope ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm