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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... • Aortic valve disease ... aneurysm 3. ... #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
rupture, dissection ... into valve ring ... #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare # ... differential
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
• Most common type ... rupture, dissection ... into valve ring ... • Pulmonary vascular ... #diagnosis #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
CA • Involves aortic ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... cause + Systemic anticoagulation ... #management #cardiology