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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... • Mitral/Aortic ... • AFib/AFlutter
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... hypertension • ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #differential
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
- Differential ... based on repeat clinic ... Anatomic Causes: • Aortic ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology ... #Differential #
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... Cold and Dry) • Pulmonary ... hypertension ... Classification #Types #diagnosis
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Chest Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Obstruction • Aortic ... Hypertension ... • Trauma - Neurologic
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS Protocol
Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension
1. Parasternal Long Cardiac View
2. Apical Four-Chamber
Ultrasound in Shock ... and Hypotension ... Aortic Slide Views ... DVT depending on clinical ... POCUS #Protocol #diagnosis
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
the duodenum Clinical ... • Should be on differential ... de novo between aorta ... compression of AAA ... or within the aorta
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
- Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Coarctation of aorta ... Neurologic disorders
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... circulation: MCA ACA ... Reversible course Differential ... #management #neurology
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Ascending Aorta ... infarction • Pulmonary ... effusion • Shock ... #Stroke #CVA #Neurology