- Defintion:Transient Loss of Consciousness (TLOC) due to cerebral hypoperfusion, characterised by a rapid onset, short duration, and spontaneous complete recovery.
- Common ED Complaint: 1.7% of all attendances
- Difficult Diagnosis: less than 50% get a diagnosis in ED
- Mortality & Serious Outcome: 0.8% mortality & 10.3% serious outcome @ 30 days
Ask 3 Questions!
- Is this Syncope?
- What is the underlying cause?
- What is the best Follow-Up for this patient?
