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26 yo M presents after falling and losing consciousness at work. He had rhythmic movements of the limbs, bit his tongue, and lost control of this bladder. He was subsequently confused (as witnessed by his colleagues)
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Seizure, grand mal
Convulsive syncope Substance abuse/overdose Malingering Hypoglycemia |
CBC, lytes, glucose
Urine toxicology EEG MRI-brain CT-head LP-CSF analysis ECG |
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55 yo M c/o falling after feeling dizzy and unsteady. He experienced transient LOC. He has hypertension and is on numerous antihypertensive drugs.
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Drug-induced orthostatic hypotension (causing syncope)
Cardiac arrythmia Syncope (vasovagal, other causes) Stroke MI PE |
Orthostatic VS
CBC Electrolytes CT-head ECG V/Q scan CT-chest with IV contrast |
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65 yo M presents after falling and losing consciousness for a few seconds. He had no warning prior to passing out but recently had palpitations. His past history includes coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
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Cardiac arrythmia (causing syncope)
Severe aortic stenosis Syncope Seizure PE |
ECG
Holter monitoring CBC, electrolytes Glucose Echo CT-head |
