1
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Cardiogenic Syncope- Sx
A
- Rhythm disturbances (Sick sinus, AV block tachyarrthym.)
- Mechanical- stenosis, obstructive cardiomyopathy, pulm HTN
- Exertional episodes
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Cardiogenic Syncope- Dx
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Echo & ECG to determine cause
3
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Cardiogenic Syncope- Tx
A
Underlying disorder- bradyarrthymia: pacemaker
vertricular tach- cardioverter-defib.
4
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Vasopressor Syncope-
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- Excessive vagal tone
- Initiated by stress, premonitory: Nausea, diaphoresis, tachycardia, pallor
5
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Vasopressor Syncope- Dx
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- Hx
- Carotid sinus massage or tilt-table testing
6
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Vasopressor Syncope- Tx
A
Avoid stimuli, lie down, beta blockers
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