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Coarctation of Aorta (CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
 • Prevalence
 • Anatomy of CoA
 •
Coarctation of Aorta ... Arch (IAA) • ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... #Arch #IAA #cardiology ... #pediatrics #peds
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
AAA is defined as ... the abdominal aorta ... abdominal mass, hypotension ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
Function) • Mitral Stenosis ... StenosisAortic ... Uncontrolled Severe Hypertension ... • Aortic Stenosis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Systolic Murmurs - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign / Flow / Hyperdynamic:
 • Pregnancy
 • Fever
 • Anemia
Supravalvular
: • Aortic Coarctation ... Supravalvular Aortic ... , webs) Aortic ... • Pulmonary Hypertension ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Coarctation of the Aorta 

Preductal Coarctation:
Narrowing is proximal to ductus arteriosus Life-threatening if severe; seen in
Coarctation of the Aorta ... Appears when ductus closes ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... #aortic
Causes of Severe Aortic Regurgitation - Differential Diagnosis
Acute:
 • Leaflet: Traumatic Rupture, Acute Infective Endocarditis, Acute
Causes of Severe ... Valvuoplasty • Aorta ... Dysfunction Chronic - Aorta ... Systemic Arterial Hypertension ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
and Secondary Causes ... Secondary Causes ... bilateral renal artery stenosis ... Mechanical • Aortic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Rupturing AAA on ... presents with AMS and Hypotension ... FAST negative, Aorta ... perforation next to Aorta ... Ruptured #Aneurysm #Aorta
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Others Orthostatic hypotension ... cardiopulmonary • Aortic ... stenosis • HOCM ... • Pulmonary hypertension ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... Atresia/Stenosis ... Arch • Aortic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics