Cardio week: syncope Flashcards
1
Q
In which group of patients may syncope be associated with excessive mortality
A
- LV failure
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- aortic stenosis
- previous ventricular arrhythmia
2
Q
In orthostatic hypotension, what drop in blood pressure is considered significant
A
> 20mmHg systolic
and/or
> 10mmHg
3
Q
Most common type of syncope in youth
A
Vasovagal syncope
4
Q
Most common type of syncope in middle age
A
Vasovagal syncope
Arrythymmias
5
Q
Most common type of syncope in elderly
A
Orthostatic hypotension
