Syncope Flashcards
Defined as sudden, transcient, and complete conscience & postural loss
Syncope
SXS include extreme lightheadedness, tunnel vision, “graying out”, alterned mentation, general weakness, palpitaions
pre-syncope
what type of syncope is associated with cough, micturition, defication, deglutination, Cardiac sinus syndrome?
Situational syncope
what type of syncope is associated with Drug- induced, ANS failure, adv diabetes, >20/10 BP drop with positional changes
orthostatic
what type of syncope is associated with bradycardia, tachycardia, prolonged QT?
cardiac arrhythmia syncope
what type of syncope is associated with AMI, Aortic stenosis, HCM, Pulm HTN, Aortic dissection
Structural Cardion Pulm syncope
What is a major Ddx of Syncope
Pots (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)
A thorough Hx for syncope includes
Angina, Positional change, exertion, Hx of Syncope, cardiac problems, Diabetes, Fx: CAD, SCD, syncope seizures, Arrythmias
SXS including Lightheadedness, facial pallor, diaphoresis, and nausea are associated with?
Prodrome stage of VV syncope
Which syncope is associated with a supine to standing change in BP greater than 20/10?
orthostatic
What diagnostic test can you perform to diagnose someone with VVS
Tilt table test
What is the most common form of syncope, and who does if affect most?
VVS, young and female patients
Heat exposure, prolonged standing, and physical exertion are triggers for what syncope
VVS
The Classic Prodromal Sxs of _____ syncope are Lightheadedness, diaphoresis, palpitations, nausea, GI discomfort, blurred vission, pallor
VVS
How do you treat VVS?
Avoid triggers, education, and increase Na and water intake
What is Carotid sinus syndrome
Carotid sinus stimulation leads to syncope, like shaving, a tight necktie, or prior surgery (>50mmHg drop)