History of Presenting Illness Physical Examination Basic Investigation Management Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis & Evidence-Based Info Summary Questions

After reviewing results and data what is your diagnosis? Click your choice from below.

Syncope: A sudden, transient loss of consciousness followed by spontaneous recovery.

Figure reproduced from Krahn, AD. Shedding Lights on Blackouts, with permission from the author.



“There are many different causes of syncope and often the causes remains undetermined. In most cases a good history, ECG and physical exam will give a good indication of the underlying cause.”