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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 ... causes: • Orthostatic ... syncopeReflex ... Nonsyncopal causes ... #differential #diagnosis
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Differential Diagnosis ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... cause (8-20%) ... • Unclear cause ... #differential #diagnosis
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... such as reflex ... carotid sinus syndrome ... Further diagnostics ... In many cases, syncope
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Differential Diagnosis ... Classification Reflex ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Diagnosis Framework ... Reflex Syncope: ... bradycardia, Sinus pauses ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Myocarditis - Diagnosis and Causes
 • Clinical presentation: Pseudo-acute coronary syndrome, Cardiac failure <3 rnonths, Cardiogenic
and Causes • ... Pseudo-acute coronary syndrome ... ventricular arrythmia, syncope ... Recent flu-like syndrome ... #Causes #cardiology
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis The ... stenosis • HOCM • Pulmonary ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... #Syncope #Cardiology ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Abnormal: • Pulmonary ... Aspiration • GE Reflux ... Vascular Compression Syndrome
Hyperthermia Syndromes Comparison
Serotonin Syndrome - NMS - Malignant Hyperthermia - Malignant Catatonia
Cause - Onset - Vitals
Hyperthermia Syndromes ... Comparison Serotonin Syndrome ... Malignant Catatonia Cause ... Muscle Tone - Reflexes ... #Comparison #diagnosis