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DDx -1. Arrythmias - VTach/VFib,
AV Block, bradycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome, PSVT, WPW, Prolonged
QT Syn., PM related
2. Cardiac - Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, IHSS, Left
Atrial Myxoma, Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction, Pulmonary Stenosis,
PPH, MVP , Tamponade, Congenital (Fallot, Eisenmenger), PE
3. Meds - ETOH, diuretics, vasodilators, antiarhythmics,
antihypertenisves, antianginal, antipsychotic, cocaine, drug overdose
4. Metabolic - Hypoglycemia, hypoxia, hyperventilation
5. Other - Vasovagal, valsalva, post-micturation or defecation,
orthostatic, post prandial, gastic distension, vertigo, cough,
seizure, migraine, carotid sinus, TIA-CVA, subclavian steal, anxiety,
panic disorder, fluid loss, bed rest |