Syncope: differential diagnosis

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Syncope: differential diagnosis. Seizures, Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH), Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Neurological differentials

  • Seizures
  • Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs): carotid and vertebrobasilar
  • Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH)
  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)
  • Cataplexy
  • Falls without loss of consciousness
  • Coma

Medical differentials

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Cardiovascular differentials

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References

  1. Brignole M, Moya A, de Lange FJ, et al; ESC Scientific Document Group. 2018 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of syncope. Eur Heart J 2018; 39:1883-1948.
  2. Tannemaat MR, Thijs RD, van Dijk JG. Managing psychogenic pseudosyncope: facts and experiences. Cardiol J 2014; 21:658-664.

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