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Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Consciousness in Syncope ... - Differential ... • Reflex syncope ... hypoglycemia) • Psychiatric ... #LOC #differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... antidepressants, antipsychotics ... Cerebrovascular Syncope ... #Differential #
Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) - Atypical Antipsychotics 
INVEGA TRINZA 3 MONTHS 
ARISTADA 2 MONTHS 
INVEGA 1 MONTH
SUSTENNA
LAI) - Atypical Antipsychotics ... available atypical antipsychotics ... These atypical antipsychotics ... Pharmacists are ... Pharmacology #Duration #Psychiatry
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... - Vasovagal syncope ... - Situational syncope ... antidepressants, antipsychotics ... #Differential #
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Lightheadedness - Differential ... /Vasodepressor Syncope ... Problem • Drugs Psychiatric ... Lightheadedness #Neurology #Differential
AEIOU TIPS - Mnemonic for Causes of Altered Mental Status
A - Alcohol, Acidosis, Ammonia, Arrhythmia
E -
hypoglycemia) P - Psychiatric ... Stroke, Seizure, Syncope ... encephalopathy #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Daytime Sleepiness - Differential ... Syndrome Medical/Psychiatric ... Opioid Analgesics, Antipsychotics ... Fatigue #Sleepiness #Differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diuretics) • TIA • Psychiatric ... Tachy-Brady Syndrome #Syncope ... #Cardiology #Differential
Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
the Elderly - Differential ... Presyncope / Syncope ... Neurological / Psychiatric ... Elderly #Geriatrics #Differential
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Arrhythmias - Differential ... palpitations, dizziness, syncope ... • Cocaine - Psychiatric ... Arrhythmias #Cardiology #Differential