All::Cardiovascular System::Diseases::Syncope
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Define syncope.
Transient loss of consciousness due to global cerebral hypoperfusion.
SyncopeWhat are the types of reflex syncope?
Vasovagal, situational, carotid sinus syncope.
SyncopeWhat are examples of triggers for vasovagal syncope?
Emotion, pain, stress.
SyncopeWhat are examples of triggers for situational syncope?
Cough, micturition, gastrointestinal events.
SyncopeWhat are examples of primary autonomic failure causing orthostatic syncope?
Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia.
SyncopeWhat are examples of secondary autonomic failure causing orthostatic syncope?
Diabetic neuropathy, amyloidosis, uraemia.
SyncopeWhat are examples of drugs that can induce orthostatic syncope?
Diuretics, alcohol, vasodilators.
SyncopeWhat are examples of conditions causing volume depletion leading to orthostatic syncope?
Haemorrhage, diarrhoea.
SyncopeWhat are the cardiac causes of syncope?
Arrhythmias, structural issues, pulmonary embolism.
SyncopeWhat are examples of arrhythmias causing cardiac syncope?
Bradycardias, tachycardias.
SyncopeWhat are examples of structural issues causing cardiac syncope?
Valvular problems, myocardial infarction, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
SyncopeWhat other cause of syncope falls under cardiac syncope?
Pulmonary embolism.
SyncopeWhat is the most common cause of syncope in all age groups?
Reflex syncope.
SyncopeWhat causes become more common in older patients regarding syncope?
Orthostatic and cardiac causes.
SyncopeWhat diagnostic criteria are used for postural blood pressure readings?
Symptomatic fall in systolic BP > 20 mmHg or diastolic BP > 10 mmHg or decrease in systolic BP < 90 mmHg.
SyncopeWhat tests are recommended for all patients with syncope?
ECG.
SyncopeWhat further investigations are not required for patients with typical features, no postural drop, and a normal ECG?
Other tests.
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