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In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
American College of Cardiology ... occurs in only one direction ... With treatment, ... #CHF #Congestive ... #Classes #NYHA
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 ... associations: • Connective ... Thoracic aortic aneurysm ... deficit • Shock Treatment
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most cases ... Symmetric macular ... ascending thoracic aorta ... Any viscera or connective ... #Syphilis #stages
Causes of Renal Infarction - Differential Diagnosis
Thrombosis: Spontaneous
 • Atherosclerotic disease of aorta and renal artery
Causes of Renal ... renal artery • Aneurysms ... artery • Dissection ... Hypercoagulable states ... syndrome, Hyperacute vascular
Relapsing Polychondritis

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

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
process may damage connective ... Large vessels (aorta ... other large vessel aneurysms ... Nonspecific ↑ ESR, CRP, ANA ... affected tissue Treatment