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Vasovagal syncope Flashcards

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Prodrome

A

Hot/ clammy

Sweaty

Heavy

Dizzy/ lightheaded

Vision going blurry/ dark

Headache

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Vasovagal attack

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Global cerebral hypoperfusion with rapid onset, short duration, spontaneous complete recovery

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Primary causes

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Dehydration

Missed meals

Extended standing in warm environments

Vasovagal response to stimuli (surprise, pain, blood)

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Secondary causes

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Hypoglycaemia

Dehydration

Anaemia

Infection

Anaphylaxis

Arrhythmias

Valvular heart disease

HOCM

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Investigations

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ECG

Echo is structural heart disease suspected

Bloods (FBC, U&Es, BM)

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