- Start gentle hydration
- Monitor I&O and watch for fluid overload
- EKG and cardiac monitoring
- CBC CMP UA, ABG?
- CT head without contrast
- Echocardiogram
- Carotid duplex
- Check orthostatic vital
- Discontinue offending agents/medication
- PT OT
Treat underlying cause
- Carotid endarterectomy for severe carotid artery stenosis
- Pacemaker for bradycardia
- Aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis
- midodrine, salt and fluid intake in orthostatic hypotension
- Reassurance for vasovagal syncope
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