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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... aneurysmAortic ... Stenosis: • Anacrotic ... Abnormalities #Disorders #Cardiology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
aneurysm 3. ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential ... BP • New AR murmur ... #management #vascular
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
irregular rhythm, new murmur ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... stratification #diagnosis
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
• New cardiac murmur ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... #Diagnosis #cardiology ... #infectiousdiseases