Syncope resident survival guide

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Karol Gema Hernandez, M.D. [2]

Definition

This section provides a short and straight to the point definition of the disease or symptom in one sentence.

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.

• Life threatening cause 1
• Life threatening cause 2
• Life threatening cause 3

Common Causes

• Common cause 1
• Common cause 2
• Common cause 3
• Common cause 4
• Common cause 5

Management

Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the approach to [[Syncope]].

Determine if there was loss of consciousness

If yes: ❑ Rapid onset? ❑ Short duration? ❑ Spontaneous complete recovery?

If no: ❑ Cataplexy ❑ Drop attacks ❑ Falls ❑ Functional /psychogenic pseudosyncope ❑ TIA of carotid origin