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Syncope in the context of T-LOC (Transient Loss of Consciousness)

Introduction The educational target group for Syncopedia is physicians that want to become syncope doctors. Tutorials are used to achieve the educational goals. Tutorials are introduced by clinical cases and videos. Syncope Tutorials The syncope textbook: Introduction Pathophysiology Epidemioloy of syncope / T-LOC Diagnosis History taking Physical examination + ECG Tests Treatment Syncope Cases Cases by pathophysiology: Pathophysiology Vasovagal syncope Situational Syncope Carotid sinus syncope Afferent baroreflex lesion Orthostatic hypotension Initial orthostatic hypotension Cardiac syncope Psychogenic pseudosyncope Teaching counter pressure manoeuvres Authors N. van Dijk, MD, PhD, neurologist F.J. de Lange, MD, PhD, cardiologist R. Thijs, MD, PhD, neurologist W. Wieling, MD, PhD, internist