Learning Objectives

• Define “syncope” and “vertigo”
• Describe the clinical features and initial management of important conditions causing syncope
• Review of 18 ECGs with focus on rhythms causing syncope
• Describe the clinical features and initial management of important conditions causing vertigo

Syncope

• what is syncope?
• what are the 3 types of syncope?
• syncope with [red flags] can be life-threatening?
• what are the prodromal features of syncope (presyncope)?

Vertigo

• what is vertigo?
• if vertigo is the symptom, what is the sign?
• what are the 3 planes and 2 directions of nystagmus?
• what is peripheral vs central vertigo?
• what are some examples of peripheral vertigo?
• what are some examples of central vertigo?
• what are the 2 most common forms of acute vestibular syndrome?
• how does acute vestibular syndrome present?