5 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of syncope?
It is associated with a sudden and transient loss of consciousness
What distinguishes syncope from an epileptic seizure?
Tongue biting greatly increases the chance of an epileptic seizure
What is a distinguishing feature of TIA (transient ischemic attack) compared to syncope?
TIA presents with isolated loss of consciousness
What is a characteristic of psychogenic pseudo syncope?
Patients often have a history of frequent, recurrent episodes
What is the cause of syncope?
Cerebral hypo perfusion
Test your knowledge of syncope and its management with this quiz by Salwa Fathy Al-ashmawy, a lecturer in critical care medicine at Mansoura University. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and potential life-threatening processes that mimic syncope.
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