Syncope: differential diagnosis

Evidence-based neurology checklist on syncope: differential diagnosis: Neurological differentials Seizures Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs): carotid and vertebrobasilar Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) Cataplexy Falls without loss of consciousness Coma Medical…

Neurological differentials

  • Seizures
  • Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs): carotid and vertebrobasilar
  • Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH)
  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)
  • Cataplexy
  • Falls without loss of consciousness
  • Coma

Medical differentials

Cardiovascular differentials

References

  1. Brignole M, Moya A, de Lange FJ, et al; ESC Scientific Document Group. 2018 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of syncope. Eur Heart J 2018; 39:1883-1948.
  2. Tannemaat MR, Thijs RD, van Dijk JG. Managing psychogenic pseudosyncope: facts and experiences. Cardiol J 2014; 21:658-664.

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