Syncope physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]

Overview

Patients with syncope usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with syncope is usually remarkable for cardiac murmur, orthostatic hypotension, and altered level of consciousness.

Physical Examination

Patients with syncope usually appear normal.

Physical examination of patients with syncope is usually remarkable for cardiac murmur, orthostatic hypotension, and altered level of consciousness.

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with Syncope usually appear normal.

Vital Signs

• Tachycardia with regular pulse or (ir)regularly irregular pulse may be present in the case, structural heart disease is the underlying cause of syncope.
• Bradycardia with regular pulse or (ir)regularly irregular pulse may be present in the case, conductive heart disease is the underlying cause of syncope.
• Orthostatic hypotension may be present.

Skin

• Skin examination of patients with syncope is usually normal. However, it may be remarkable for:
• Cyanosis
• Pallor

HEENT

• HEENT examination of patients with syncope is usually normal.

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