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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... of Syncope First ... precipitating events ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis The ... events secondary ... Sick sinus, AV block ... #differential #diagnosis
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
Approach to ECGs - Syncope ... Wong @mchlwng #Syncope ... #Syndromes #ECG ... #EKG #Checklist ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
The diagnostic approach ... out differential diagnoses ... serious adverse events ... and an initial ECG ... Further diagnostics
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
WOBBLER for ECG ... assessment in Syncope ... - Bifascicular block ... patient, going ... #EKG #ECG #Diagnosis
66 yo with syncope - Ventricular Tachycardia

This ECG shows a wide-complex tachycardia in a right bundle
66 yo with syncope ... bundle branch block ... pattern going quite ... establish the diagnosis ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Differential Diagnosis ... pauses • AV block ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Medication side effect (e.g ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic ... Checklist for diagnosing ... native + PM beat fusing ... #Checklist #EKG ... electrocardiogram #ecg
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... telemetry for heart block ... (+/- daily EKG) ... #Endocarditis #checklist ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... additional symptoms (eg ... such as: - Syncope ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Seizure