Lecture 20 - Faintng and Palpitation Flashcards
1
Q
Underlying mechanism of syncope?
A
transient global cerebral hypoperfusion
2
Q
Disorders mimicking sycope?
A
seizure disorders, concussion (loss of consciousness types) and pseudo-syncope (conscious)
3
Q
Diagnostic plan?
A
by exemption, rule out significant cardiac or neuro disorder, history, examination
4
Q
Vital signs of syncope?
A
heart rate, blood pressure change
5
Q
ECG signs of syncope?
A
long QT, pre-excitation, conduction system disease
6
Q
Palpitation definition?
A
Awareness of heart rate or rhythm change, usually benign
