Transient loss of consciousness (TLOC): differentials

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

Transient loss of consciousness (TLOC): differentials. Carotid TIA, Vertebrobasilar TIA, Coma. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Neurological differentials

  • Carotid TIA
  • Vertebrobasilar TIA
  • Coma
  • Intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH)
  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)
  • Cataplexy
  • Pseudocoma
  • Falls without loss of consciousness

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.

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