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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
 •
Abnormalities - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... pressure >10mmHg: • Cardiac ... Stenosis: • Anacrotic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Mitral/Aortic ... Stenosis ... • Cardiac
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Diagnosis and Pathophysiology ... disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... • Sepsis Complications ... • Tricuspid Stenosis
Psoriatic Arthritis: Complications

 • Ocular - Inflammation of middle layer of the eye (the uvea, which
posterior • Cardiac ... unregulated WBCs activity ... heart valves (aortic ... PsoriaticArthritis #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
 •
Chest Trauma Complications ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardiac: • Cardiac ... Contusion • Acute Aortic
Causes of Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac - Arrhythmia:
 • Tachyarrhythmia
 • Bradyarrhythmia
 • Supraventricular Tachycardia
Causes of Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardiac - Arrhythmia ... Obstruction: • Aortic ... Stenosis • Hypertrophic
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... exam Determine Cardiac ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis
Benzodiazepine (BZD) withdrawal: clinical findings and complications

 • Activation of ACC and OFC -> Feelings of
clinical findings and complications ... Incr Sympathetic Activity ... atherosclerosis, cardiac ... #pharmacology #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications ... digestive enzyme activity ... BulimiaNervosa #Complications ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Extra-articular Manifestations
 • Ocular - Inflammation of the iris, the anterior part of the
asymptomatic • Cardiac ... valves -> Aortitis, Aortic ... Manifestations #Complications ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs