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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... aneurysmAortic ... Stenosis: • Anacrotic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Management and Surveillance

- Screening should be considered for more than just men
Aneurysm (AAA) ... #Aneurysm #AAA ... #Management #Aorta ... #Vascular #Treatment ... #Algorithm
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Aortic Dissection ... , radiation to back ... FHx • Imaging: CTA ... includes ascending aorta ... #summary #treatment
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
Back Pain - Differential ... herniation • Anatomic abnormalities ... Spondylolisthesis • Spinal stenosis ... Referred Pain: • Aorta ... : Dissection, Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... with chest/abd/back ... aneurysm 3. ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Acute Management
Pain: Chest, Back, Abdo, Migrating, Above & below diaphragm, Abrupt
Aortic Dissection ... Diagnosis and Acute Management ... Pain: Chest, Back ... Diagnose with CTA ... #treatment #aorta