1
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Metablic causes of transient LOC
A
Hypoglycemia
Hypoxia
Hyperventilation
2
Q
Clinical characteristics of cardiac syncope (VT or AV block)
A
Male
Fewer than 3 episodeincreased age
3
Q
+ tilt table response indicates susceptibility to
A
Neurollay mediated syncope
4
Q
Techniques to increase sensitivity along with fall in specificity of tilt table testing
A
Longer tilt duration
Steeper tilt angle
Provocative agents (ntg, isoproterenol)
5
Q
Use of provocation agents increase or decreases specificity?
A
Decreases
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