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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 ... pressure >10mmHg ... #Abnormalities ... #Algorithm #causes
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Arterial Line: ... • Pulse Pressure ... • Pulse Contour ... cardiac output causes ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
pressure (~100 ... , and elevated JVP ... Workup for cause ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
In AVNRT, the atria ... abrupt rise in RA pressure ... are enough to diagnose ... the case as Typical ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
information about many abnormalities ... When the diagnosis ... The femoral pulses ... Their pulse pressure ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Arterial Line - Pulse Pressure Variation (PPV)
Pressure Variation (PPV) represents an interaction between lungs and heart.
Arterial Line - ... Pulse Pressure Variation ... and causes stroke ... volume with fluid challenge ... pulsepressure #variation #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... tract, and often causes ... diminished, or tender pulses ... bruis, or blood pressure ... Vessel: Blood pressure
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... diminished, or tender pulses ... bruits, or blood pressure ... claudication, pulse ... tract, and often causes