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Vasculitis - Break down based on vessel size 
Distribution of vessel involvement by large vessel vasculitis,
of vessel, from aorta ... left to right) aorta ... , large artery, ... artery/arteriole ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... Superficial temporal artery ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases, such as SLE ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... Superficial temporal artery ... disturbance • Temp. artery
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
E-FAST • A - Aorta ... Pneumothorax, PLE ... Exam #protocol #diagnosis ... #Ultrasound #pocus
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
Dissection on POCUS ... presents with CP&SOB after ... rwp with 1-2mm ste ... Aortic #Dissection #Aorta ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram
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Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
, small-vessel vasculitis ... infarction, coronary artery ... aneurysms Diagnosis ... Oral aphthae : SLE ... • Arthritis: SLE
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
- Differential Diagnosis ... Osmotic diuresis (see ... water GI loss • Watery ... Diarrhea Insensible ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic inflammatory vasculitis ... those coming off aorta ... involve the temporal artery ... = vasculitis vs ... Role of temporal artery
Seagull Sign on POCUS - Celiac Artery Trunk

When imaging the aorta and using power Doppler imaging,
- Celiac Artery ... When imaging the aorta ... imaging, we can see ... coming off the aorta ... #Celiac #Artery
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SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Differential Diagnosis ... ANCA-associated vasculitis ... /LAC: • Renal artery ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis