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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... from other causes ... precipitating events ... Common causes of ... #Causes #Differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... events secondary ... Sick sinus, AV block ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... • AV block ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table ... #Causes
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
(ruling out differential ... life-threatening causes ... serious adverse events ... In many cases, syncope ... depends on the cause
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... bradycardia, Sinus pauses ... , AV block • Tachyarrhythmias ... #Differential #
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
assessment in Syncope ... - Bifascicular block ... patient, going ... , can be caused ... characteristically cause
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
arrest where other causes ... potential causative agents ... chlorhexidine as cause ... as patient is stable ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Classification, Differential Diagnosis, and Features of Hyponatremia According to Volume Status 

Hypervolemic hypernatremia 
 - CHF
Classification, Differential ... deficit - Salt-losing ... Classification #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Table ... #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... /3rd degree AV Block ... Tachy-Brady Syndrome #Syncope ... #Cardiology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... withdrawal of suspected agent ... #Hypertension #Differential ... #Screening #Workup ... #table