E-learning modules for internists

Tutorial outline

1. Introduction: terminology, epidemiology
2. Short term blood pressure regulation: part I
3. Short term blood pressure regulation: part II
4. Reflex syncope
5. Orthostatic hypotension
6. Cardiac syncope
7. Straining
8. Afferent baroreflex lesions
9. Orthostatic dyregulation
10. Presyncopal Symptoms & Signs
11. Signs during Syncope
12. Postsyncopal Symptoms & Signs
13. Initial evaluation: History and physical exam
14. Standing up test, Tilt table testing, carotid sinus massage
15. Loop recorders
16. Examples of reflex syncope
17. Examples of orthostatic hypotension
18. Examples of cardiac syncope
19. Examples of straining
20. Psychogenic pseudosyncope
21. Therapy and PCPM
22. Drugs and pacing

Multiple choice questions