Approach to Syncope
Expiry Date
: 01/07/2025
CPD Units
: 2.00 Points
Rating
: 3.8/4
ABC for approaching syncope
Keywords:
Syncope, loss of consciousness, orthostatic hypotension, cardiac syncope, carotid massage
Reading material:
Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to highlight the fact
that a standardized approach to syncope evaluation can lead to a reduction in
hospital admissions and medical costs, as well as increasing the diagnostic
accuracy.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
Syncope is classified as neurally mediated, cardiac and orthostatic hypotension and the differences between each of them.
- In cases of unexplained syncope, provocative testing and prolonged electrocardiographic monitoring strategies can assist in diagnosis.
- The treatment modalities for the different classifications of syncope.
Instruction for this Module
- Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz at the end
- You need to pass the quiz and complete the course rating to generate the module certificate at the end
- You have three attempts to pass the quiz
- The pass grade is 70%
- Please click on the CPD certificate link to claim your certificate and to update your CPD Manager
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