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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hypovolemic shock ... • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy ... Anemia, hypoglycemia ... Abnormalities #Disorders
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Arrhythmia • Cardiomyopathy ... Disturbances Neurologic ... Neuromuscular • Disorders ... #Causes #Peds #
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
• Hypertensive disorders ... maternal age • Anemia ... ⚠️ Cardiogenic shock ... , selenium) Differential ... recognition and management