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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... • Mitral/Aortic ... • AFib/AFlutter ... #causes
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... the wall of the aorta ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... #Dissection #diagnosis
AAA Rupture on Abdominal POCUS

Elderly female with back pain and hypotension.  While sensitivity of ultrasound
POCUS Elderly ... back pain and hypotension ... high, in this case ... #Aorta #Rupture ... #clinical #ultrasound
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS Protocol
Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension
1. Parasternal Long Cardiac View
2. Apical Four-Chamber
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS ... and Hypotension ... Aortic Slide Views ... DVT depending on clinical ... #Protocol #diagnosis
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
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 ... #Differential #
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Differential/diagnosis ... See thread for POCUS ... seen in 34% of cases ... hypertension (> ... #clinical #cardiology
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
up with a POCUS ... undifferentiated hypotension ... to diagnose through ... #POCUS #clinical ... abdominal #aneurysm #aorta
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... circulation: MCA ACA ... Reversible course Differential ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Causes of Ischemic ... - Ascending Aorta ... infarction • Pulmonary ... effusion • Shock ... #Causes