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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Management and Surveillance

- Screening should be considered for more than just men
just men > 65 who ever ... Ana Casanegra ... #Management #Aorta ... #Vascular #Treatment ... #Algorithm
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... • LDH, SPEP, ANA ... Consider: CK, ANCA ... #Algorithm #Fever ... Origin #Workup #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Coronary arteries - Fever ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... Origin (FUO) Diagnostic ... ferritin, TSH, RF, ANA ... -1/2 serology, hepatitis ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Nonspecific symptoms: Fever ... Large vessels (aorta ... /EGPA • RA Diagnosis ... Nonspecific ↑ ESR, CRP, ANA ... affected tissue Treatment