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Syncope

Drhyo 2025.05.19 00:37 Views : 260

  • 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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