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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 Framework ... Syncopal causes ... • Reflex syncope ... Nonsyncopal causes
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... such as reflex ... (ruling out differential ... In many cases, syncope ... depends on the cause
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Diagnosis: Syncope ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... cause (8-20%) ... • Unclear cause ... #differential #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... Reflex Syncope ... bradycardia • Sinus pauses ... #Table #Causes
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... Kidney Disease - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... hydronephrosis on U/S) • Reflux ... #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Reflex Syncope: ... bradycardia, Sinus pauses ... #Differential #
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Causes of Encephalopathy ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Degenerative, NPH ... #Causes
Most episodes of chronic cough in adults are caused by upper airway cough syndrome (UACS, also
Most episodes of chronic ... in adults are caused ... gastroesophageal reflux ... #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare ... #Differential #
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Chronic Cough - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Abnormal CXR: refer ... #Cough #Differential ... #causes
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Intravascular hemolysis, (PNH ... #Diagnosis #Causes