Remember the Differentials of SYNCOPE using the mnemonic SYNCOPAL FAINT.
- Seizure
- hyperventilation, hysteria
- Neuropathy (Diabetic)
- Cardiac: Arrhythmia, MI, IHSS, AS, Pump failure
- Orthostatic syncope
- Pedal Pooling from venous insufficiency
- Arterial insufficiency
- Low Blood Volume: Bleeding, dehydration
- Fainting – Vasovagal
- Adrenal Insufficiency (Addisons Disease)
- Iatrogenic from Medications
- Nutritional (Not eating, hypoglycemia)
- Toxin: alcohol and others
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