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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... percentage of syncopal ... events secondary ... Sick sinus, AV block ... #differential #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... pauses • AV block ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Classification
Atrioventricular Blocks (AV blocks) - ECG Diagnosis Summary
First Degree AV Block
 • The P wave is
(AV blocks) - ECG ... group-beating" on the ECG ... • During sinus ... #ekg #ecg #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #classification
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
- Syncope Syndromes ... assoc with 1K, AV block ... Trifascicular block ... 1st degree heart block ... electrocardiogram #differential
WOBBLER  for ECG assessment in Syncope 
W - Wolff Parkinson White 
O - Obstructed AV
- Bifascicular block ... patient, going ... or 3rd degree block ... B bifascicular block ... bundle branch block
Complete (3rd Degree) Heart Block on ECG

ECG of a man brought to the ER by paramedics
Degree) Heart Block ... on ECG ECG of ... an episode of syncope ... #3rdDegree #HeartBlock #ECG ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... Medication Effect: a-blockers ... Sinus pauses, AV block ... #Differential #
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
1st Degree Heart Block ... Mobitz I Heart Block ... Complete Heart Block ... • Block in AV ... HeartBlocks #Types #Classification
66 yo with syncope - Ventricular Tachycardia

This ECG shows a wide-complex tachycardia in a right bundle
66 yo with syncope ... Tachycardia This ECG ... bundle branch block ... pattern going quite ... -LearnTheHeart ECG
Ultrasound (POCUS) For Nerve Blocks
Nerve block sites, agents, dosing and duration
Infographic by Dr. David Cisewski @dhcisewski
#Management
POCUS) For Nerve Blocks ... Nerve block sites ... , agents, dosing ... #Pain #Nerve #Block ... #Anesthetics #Dosing