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Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
originating from aneurysms ... atheroemboli) • Aorta ... - Aortic dissection ... • Aneurysm ... differential #diagnosis #vascular
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 ... Thoracic aortic aneurysm ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... diagnosis #management #vascular
Causes of Renal Infarction - Differential Diagnosis
Thrombosis: Spontaneous
 • Atherosclerotic disease of aorta and renal artery
Causes of Renal ... renal artery • Aneurysms ... artery • Dissection ... syndrome, Hyperacute vascular ... Renal #Infarction #Causes
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... < 30 years - Aorta ... Thrombosis and arterial ... aneurysms can also ... aortitis, aortic aneurysm
Relapsing Polychondritis

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

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Large vessels (aorta ... other large vessel aneurysms ... ○ Fungal ○ Bacterial ... Nonspecific ↑ ESR, CRP, ANA ... affected tissue Treatment