6 results
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
 •
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormalities #Disorders #Cardiology ... #Differential # ... #causes
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential ... BP • New AR ... #Dissection #diagnosis
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" +
Causes of ST Segment ... Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... heart is pounding, racing ... ., aortic insufficiency ... #Palpitations #Cardiology ... #Differential #