Dizziness And Syncope

Question 0

Physiological mechanisms that allow us to stand upright

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30-2

Question 1

Dizziness definition and types

Answer 1

30-1

Question 2

age related problems that cause dizziness- s, a, c,c,m,a,m

Answer 2

30-3

Question 3

6 common causes of dizziness in old age

Answer 3

30

Question 4

Acute dizziness causes

Answer 4

30-4

Question 5

Chronic dizziness definition and prevelance

Differentials for chronic dizziness

Answer 5

31-1

Question 6

What are peripheral vestibular disorders

Define vertigo and relationship with visual experience of movement

Answer 6

31-2

Question 7

What are the classifications of vertigo and what is that based on

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31-3

Question 8

Clinical sx of peripheral vertigo

Answer 8

31-3

Question 9

Types of peripheral vertigo relating to middle ( o,c) and inner ear disease( m, v,b,r,d)

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31-4

Question 10

Central vertigo definition

Answer 10

31-5

Question 11

Causes of central vertigo

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31-6

Question 12

What precipiates central vertigo sx

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31-7

Question 13

What type of vertigo do most elderly pts have

Answer 13

31-8

Question 14

Define cvs dizziness
What causes it
What’s another name for it

Answer 14

31-9

Question 15

Sx of cvs dizziness in relation to posture

Aggravating and relieving factors

Answer 15

32-1

Question 16

Causes of cvs dizziness

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32-2

Question 17

Important question to ask pts with cvs dizzines

What do those ques help you rule out?

Answer 17

32-3

Question 18

What drugs can cause dizziness- h,c,s,a,n,a,

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32-4

Question 19

Dizziness important questions to ask - t,f,d,a,d,f

Answer 19

33-1

Question 20

Important examinations in dizziness - n,c,e,e,r,h,w n r

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33-2

Question 21

What is hallpike manoeuvre, romberg test, weber and rinnes

Answer 21

33-2

Question 22

What cvs examinations to do in dizziness- P,e,b,a,

Answer 22

33-3

Question 23

Ix in dizziness- f, u,t, e , e, m, c

Answer 23

33-4

Question 24

Mgmt of dizziness- what mdt members? What are vestibular rehab exercises What is bppv tx?

Answer 24

33-5

Question 25

Epley mannouvee

Answer 25

34-1

Question 26

What is cinnarizine, indication and caution

Answer 26

34-2

Question 27

Syncope definition, key features and causes

Answer 27

34-3

Question 28

Are all syncope episodes with seizure like movements due to neuro pathology?? Why or why not

Answer 28

34-4

Question 29

Outline main causes of syncope

Answer 29

35-1

Question 30

What are the serious life threatening disorders of cardiac structure that can cause syncope and sudden death?

Answer 30

35-1

Question 31

What's the relationship between AS and syncope? Whats the underlying pathology

Answer 31

35-2

Question 32

What can cause syncope on exertion? What can happen as a result?

Answer 32

35-3

Question 33

What presentation is a poor prognostic sign for AS and what referral needs to be made as a result? Urgent or routine? What ix will then be done

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35-4

Question 34

Clues of life threatening cardiac syncope

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35-5

Question 35

Arrhythmia from the SA node is life threatening t/f? | When do you need to act upon sinus pauses and what needs to be done

Answer 35

35-6

Question 36

Outline types of LV outflow obstruction and arrthymias that cause cardiac syncope

Answer 36

36-1

Question 37

Define cardiovascular syncope Benign/malig? Causes

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36-2

Question 38

Commonest types of autonomic syncope | Causes

Answer 38

36-3

Question 39

Explain tilt table testing and indications | What ix done before tilt table

Answer 39

36-4

Question 40

Define carotid sinus syndrome Causes Compare with vasovagal syncope

Answer 40

37-1

Question 41

How do you test for carotid sinus syndrome at syncope clinic?

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37-2

Question 42

Postural hypotension is a common cause of syncope t/f How common is postural hypotension and what are the usual sx What type of neuro problems causes postural hypotension-

Answer 42

37-3

Question 43

What is orthostatic intolerance

Answer 43

37-4

Question 44

What types of 3 conditions that affect autonomic system can cause postural hypotension

Answer 44

37-5

Question 45

How do cardiac and psych meds cause syncope?

Answer 45

37-6

Question 46

What are the key things to ask in syncope history- bda, f, m, e,d,c

Answer 46

38.1

Question 47

Syncope examinations to do- b,e,m,l, ls bp

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38.2

Question 48

Specialised tests to consider in syncope and indications

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38.3

Question 49

When do you used pace maker in Tx of syncope

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38.4

Question 50

Tx for sinus node dysfunction, AS, and VT

Answer 50

39.1

Question 51

Tx of postural hypotension causing syncope- how is tx diff from vasovagal syncope What is fludrocortisone and how is it relevant to syncope

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39.2

Question 52

What to do when autonomic type patient is not on culprit meds or dehydrated

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39.3

Question 53

Tx of severe cases of symptomatic bp drops | What is midodrine

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39.4

Question 54

Driving restrictions following syncopal episode | When are restrictions stricter?

Answer 54

40.1

Question 55

After telling patient to inform DVLa, what must you do?

Answer 55

40.2