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Published	11/02/2024	Etiology of Cardiac Syncope:
Published	11/02/2024	What are the 5 differentials for Collapse?
Published	11/02/2024	Is there ever a loss of a pulse during syncope?
Published	11/02/2024	What is syncope without a pulse?
Published	11/02/2024	Vasovagal syncope is also called {{c1::Reflex syncope}}
Published	11/02/2024	What are the 5 differential diagnoses for syncope?
Published	11/02/2024	Sinus Tachycardia
Published	11/02/2024	Atrial fibrillation
Published	11/02/2024	Atrial flutter
Published	11/02/2024	Ventricular fibrillation
Published	11/02/2024	Aortic stenosis
Published	11/02/2024	Aortic regurgitation
Published	11/02/2024	During a Tilt table test, nitroglycerin is given and then symptoms are checked. If there are symptoms and a drop in BP, then this is {{c1::reflex sync…
Published	11/02/2024	Jugular vein distention occurs when the {{c1::pressure inside the vena cava increases and appears as a bulge running down the right side of a person’s…
Published	11/02/2024	papilledema is a sign of
Published	11/02/2024	Pulmonary embolism etiology is thrombus which can result from
Published	11/02/2024	if someone had a syncope but they have normal neurologic exam you will order
Published	11/02/2024	what are seven causes of a fall
Published	11/02/2024	what is meant by collapse
Published	11/02/2024	The mneumonic {{c1::AEIOU TIPS}} can be used to remember the various etiologies of altered mental status/collapse{{c1::Alcohol}}{{c1::Epilepsy, electr…
Published	11/02/2024	how to take care of syncope
Published	11/02/2024	Cardiac syncope (aka {{c1::cardiogenic}} syncope) refers to transient cerebral hypoxia caused by a {{c1::decrease in cardiac output}}.Common causes in…
Published	11/02/2024	causes of cardiac syncope
Published	11/02/2024	typical findings in cardiac syncope (history, symptoms, signs)
Published	11/02/2024	OMM findings for cardiac syncope
Published	11/02/2024	signs/sx of stroke (cerebrovascular accident)
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Agnosia}} describes the inability to recognize common things with the senses
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Dysarthria}} refers to slurring of speech
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Dsyphagia}} refers to difficulty swallowing while {{c1::odynophagia}} refers to painful swallowing
Published	11/02/2024	Cerebral emboli typically arise from {{c1::mural}} thrombi
Published	11/02/2024	what are TIAs
Published	11/02/2024	Bells palsy is caused by {{c1::facial nerve (CN VII) palsy}} and can be often be mistaken for a stroke. The two can be differentiated by asking the pa…
Published	11/02/2024	How can you differentiate between a stroke and Bell's palsy?{{c1::}}
Published	11/02/2024	less common causes of stroke
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Dehydration}} and {{c1::stress}} can predispose patients to vasovagal syncope
Published	11/02/2024	what is a seizure
Published	11/02/2024	focal vs general seizure
Published	11/02/2024	sx of focal seizure
Published	11/02/2024	Focal seizures are called {{c1::simple}} partial if consciousness is maintained and {{c1::complex}} partial if consciousness is impaired
Published	11/02/2024	Generalized seizures can be subdivided into the following:{{c1::Petit mal}}: also known as an absent seizure, it is characterized by a blank stare wit…
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Status epilepticus}} is the term used to describe a continuous seizure lasting longer than {{c1::5}} minutes or recurring multiple times in the …
Published	11/02/2024	how does fever cause seizure
Published	11/02/2024	Diagnosis of seizure is best accomplished through the use of a(n) {{c1::EEG}}
Published	11/02/2024	Pulmonary embolism is an obstruction of the pulmonary vasculature that causes a {{c1::ventilation-pefusion (VQ)}} mismatch.As a result, patients will …
Published	11/02/2024	The following are risk factors for pulmonary emoblism:{{c1::Obesity::BMI}}Recent {{c1::trauma/surgery}}{{c1::Sedentary}} lifestyle{{c1::Thrombo}}phili…
Published	11/02/2024	dx mechanisms of PE
Published	11/02/2024	OMM for PE
Published	11/02/2024	presyncope
Published	11/02/2024	A seizure and a syncopal episode can (in most cases) be distinguished by {{c1::the presence or absence of a postictal state, respectively}}
Published	11/02/2024	Consciousness is typically regained within {{c1::seconds to minutes}} of a true syncopal episode
Published	11/02/2024	Vasovagal syncope can be caused by a(n) {{c1::decrease}} in sympathetic tone or a(n) {{c1::increase}} in vagal tone
Published	11/02/2024	causes of orthostatic hypotension
Published	11/02/2024	Wolffe-Parkinson White is caused by the presence of {{c1::an accessory electrical pathway between the atria and ventricles known as the bundle of Kent…
Published	11/02/2024	av nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)
Published	11/02/2024	An S4 gallop is characteristic of {{c1::diastolic}} heart failure and is heard during {{c1::late}} diastole.
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Beck's}} triad refers to a set of three criteria that are highly indicative of pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade.It includes:{{c1::Jugu…
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Kehr's}} sign is referred left shoulder pain indicating left hemidiaphragm irritation
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Grey-turner's}} sign is flank hematoma indicative of retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Cullen's}} sign is a periumbilical hematoma that is indicative of {{c1::retroperitoneal hemorrhage}}
Published	11/02/2024	The following are steps for assessing orthostatic blood pressure 1. {{c1::Lie down for 5 minutes}}2. Check blood pressure/hea…
Published	11/02/2024	Heart rate should increase by roughly {{c1::10-20}} BMP when standing up. If it does not, this could indicate possible {{c1::autonomic dsyfunction}}.
Published	11/02/2024	Echocardiogram is used to evaluate {{c1::ejection fraction}}, for the presence of {{c1::valvular}} disease, and for the presence of {{c1::pericardial …
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::normal heart}}
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::systolic heart failure with reduced EF}}
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::atrial myxoma (connective tissue tumor - noncancerous)}}
Published	11/02/2024	what is an atrial myxoma
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::severe valvular stenosis}}
Published	11/02/2024	Atrial myxoma is a {{c1::benign}} tumor caused by {{c1::connective tissue}} hyperplasia
Published	11/02/2024	who typically is given a holter monitor, how long is it worn
Published	11/02/2024	A {{c1::loop recorder}} is an implantable device used to monitor patients with infrequent recurrent symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias (ie those that occ…
Published	11/02/2024	Is syncope a common finding in ischemic stroke?{{c1::no}}
Published	11/02/2024	According to PSP, the typical presentation of aortic stenosis is a {{c1::middle-aged man}} who collapsed while {{c1::shoveling snow}}
Published	11/02/2024	{{c1::Vasovagal syncope}} is the most common cause of collapse
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