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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 ... causes: • Orthostatic ... syncope • Reflex ... Nonsyncopal causes ... #LOC #differential
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
Syncope - Cerebral ... immediate recovery Differential ... cause (8-20%) ... • Unclear cause ... #differential #
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... of Syncope First ... from other causes ... Common causes of ... #Causes #Differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... percentage of syncopal ... Others Non-syncopal ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
Causes of Syncope and Transient Loss of Consciousness

#Syncope #Differential #LOC #Causes #Diagnosis
Causes of Syncope ... Consciousness #Syncope ... #Differential # ... LOC #Causes #Diagnosis
Causes of Syncope #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope #Differential #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Syncope ... EM #IM #Neuro #Syncope ... #Differential #
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... (ruling out differential ... life-threatening causes ... In many cases, syncope ... depends on the cause
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... - Vasovagal syncope ... bradycardia • Sinus pauses ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table #Causes
Myocarditis - Diagnosis and Causes
 • Clinical presentation: Pseudo-acute coronary syndrome, Cardiac failure <3 rnonths, Cardiogenic
Diagnosis and Causes ... ventricular arrythmia, syncope ... pericarditis • Rule out differential ... #Myocarditis #differential ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Causes of Dizziness ... Lightheadedness - Differential ... /Vasodepressor Syncope ... Lightheadedness #Neurology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes