SAQ 1744 – Cardiac and low-risk syncope assessment

Marked out of 11.00

An 82-year-old woman is brought to the ED after a syncopal event at home. She is currently asymptomatic.

List six potential causes of cardiac syncope. For each, give a diagnostic assessment finding from history, examination or bedside investigation that would support it.

(Marked out of 6.0)


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List five causes of syncope that can be safely managed with ED discharge and outpatient follow-up. For each, state a historical feature that would support it.

(Marked out of 5.0)


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Total Score: 0 / 11

Percentage: 0%