Notes in 02_Vasovagal Syncope

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Vasovagal Syncope}} is {{c2::the term used to describe the event of temporarily losing consciousness (TLoC) due to a disruption of blo…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Vasovagal Syncope}}Remembered as {{c1::3P's}} {{c1::Posture: (prolonged standing, prevention by lying down)}} {{c1::Provoking fa…
Published	02/10/2024	Connection between Syncope and Vagus nerve (Vasovagal Episode){{c1::Vasovagal episodes are caused by a problem with blood flow regulation to the …
Published	02/10/2024	Differential Diagnoses of Syncope {{c1::Orthostatic hypotension}} {{c1::Valvular disease (e.g. aortic stenosis)}} {{c1::Arrhythmias}} {{c1::Seizure}}
Published	02/10/2024	History-Taking of Syncope {{c1::Detailed history (Preceding, Event, Afterwards) from patient and witnesses}} {{c1::Stimulus and Context (e.g. standing…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Syncope{{c1::Bloods (e.g. anaemia, hypoglycaemia)}} {{c1::Lying-standing BP (to exclude orthostatic hypotension; i.e. hypotension on…
Published	02/10/2024	Lying-standing blood pressure is an investigation done to exclude {{c1::orthostatic hypotension}}
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c2::Tilt-table test}} involves the induction of {{c1::reflex hypotension (<60 mmHg systolic BP or bradycardia)}} for Syncope
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Syncope{{c1::Detailed history (Preceding, Event, Afterwards) from patient and witnesses}}{{c1::Tilt-table test (65% sensitive and >90%…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Syncope {{c1::Avoid triggers}} {{c1::Improve orthostatic tolerance using physical techniques}} {{c1::Usage of medications (e.g. beta blo…
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