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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Abnormalities ... #Disorders #Cardiology
Quincke's Pulse in Severe Aortic Regurgitation

Little physical exam finding for the end of the week! Quinke’s
in Severe Aortic ... relate to the high stroke ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam # ... Fingernails #Nailbed #Cardiology
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Stroke Volume / ... disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... Increased risk for stroke ... #causes #cardiology
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
state (not always AR ... highest on my differential ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam # ... Fingernails #Nailbed #Cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Repolarization Abnormalities ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... diminished, or tender pulses ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... Arteritis): • Aorta
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... Palpable purpura: strong ... diminished, or tender pulses