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Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
for Hypotension ... • Aortic regurgitation ... • Aortic stenosis ... Neurogenic #Hypotension ... #diagnosis #causes
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
: • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis ... disorders: - Aortic ... - Aortic sclerosis ... Arteriovenous fistula ... PP and systolic hypertension
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
Bronchovascular fistula ... Valvular (Mitral stenosis ... or regurgitation ... AVM, Thoracic aortic ... #causes
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #