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Important things to consider when setting up a syncope service (works for other service set-up too!)
@laramitchdr @rcpsglasgow #syncope #rcpsgsyncope
The fantastic @laramitchdr describing the process and difficulties in setting up a syncope service.
Syncope units looking good
@rcpsglasgow #syncope #RCPSGSyncope
Fludrocortisone treatment at low dose doesn’t reduce syncope in most but people who responded were those who were on 200mcg after 2 weeks, those who’s baseline BP <110, high syncope rates (>8/yr) & if BMI >20 #RCPSGsyncope
If patient’s 24 hour urinary sodium is <170 then they are more likely to response to sodium treatment for their ortho static hypotension #RCPSGsyncope
. @jamesfrith1981 helping us understand the evidence for effective treatment of orthostatic hypotension and vasovagal syncope.
Water is a drug if taken correctly…
#syncope #RCPSGSyncope @rcpsglasgow
Great insight into the role of the nurse in the syncope clinic from @JayneMuddusher #syncope #RCPSGSyncope @rcpsglasgow rcpsglasgow
Fantastic insight from @Tlocdoc
Who knew there was a low blood pressure phenotype independent of medical diagnoses.
A call to arms for those interested in #syncope . Get in touch #RCPSGSyncope
Nigel Stout @Tlocdoc describing life as a syncopologist - a fantastic advertisement for medical trainees thinking of a specialty interest…
- Fizzy (pop) causing dizzy (dad)
- Cough syncope detective work
- Coathanger pain & BP
#syncope #RCPSGSyncope @rcpsglasgow @GeriSoc
Top dissociative tips @IngridHoeritza1 🧠
1. What happens now & what happened in the beginning?
2. Watch out for 5 min lying still, eyes closed, waxing & waning
3. Check triggers- syncope, mild brain injury
4. Acknowledge symptoms
5. Treatment distract the brain #RCPSGSyncope
Fantastic talk by @IngridHoeritza1 on dissociation during afternoon session of #rcpsgsyncope @rcpsglasgow
Prof JP Leach on seizure v syncope.
Lateral tongue biting more likely a pointer towards seizure if more significant bite damage than minor bite (which could also occur during syncope) @jpleach #rcpsgsyncope @rcpsglasgow
Richard Davenport top tips:
1. All that twitches is not epilepsy
2.Incont counts for nothing
3.Sometimes nobody knows
4.Injuries are the silent witness #RCPSGsyncope @rcpsglasgow
Feeling really excited to get back to work with some new tips and tricks a#after a morning at the #RCPSGSyncope conference. Brilliant speakers, relevant topics, 100% recommend
Symptom correlation while monitoring is key in #syncope. There will be challenging cases. Don’t just put in the VVI. Power of syncope MDT #Cardiology #RCPSGsyncope
Syncope clinics…
Not just syncope, not just falls…
Remember dizziness, vertigo and especially BPPV!
Dr Jo Lawson #rcpsgsyncope
The most amazing talk on dizziness with practical demonstrations by my friend and colleague Dr Jo Lawson. I cannot believe how much Jo can get across in a virtual meeting with live demos. #rcpsgsyncope @rcpsglasgow @laramitchdr @LesleyAnderton
Syncope & driving…
Understandably a common concern for our patients. Sometimes leads to significant inconvenience for patients.
Making sure we give the correct advice NB.
@DVLAgovuk Fit to Drive and DVLA medical colleagues always v helpful when need to discuss #RCPSGSyncope
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