Syncope

Question 1

Syncope what is the main test to get?

Answer 1

EKG

Question 2

Other things to check….

Answer 2

HH, electrolytes

Question 3

8 things to look for on EKG with syncope…

Answer 3

-ischemia
-arrhythmia
-intervals (long Qt and short PR)
-HOCM
-Brugada
-notching (ASD… ARVC?)

Question 4

Patient with concerning and not easily correctable abnormalities on EKG and syncope …. Admit or discharge?

Answer 4

Admit

Question 5

Which patients should you keep in the hospital for syncope?

Answer 5

Anyone with serious diagnosis , anyone you are concerned about for underlying cardiac disease or arrhythmia , ABSENCE of a prodrome is more concerning

Question 6

Always ask about _____symptoms , vasovagal event commonly tunnel vision before and nausea after

Answer 6

Prodromal

Question 7

Exertional and non prodromal symptoms are _____concerning than otherwise

Answer 7

More

Question 8

Most sensible risk score

Answer 8

Canadian syncope score