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Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). Positive "spot sign" on Ocular Ultrasound

78 yo M with sudden onset
Central retinal ... artery occlusion ... "spot sign" on Ocular ... #Occlusion #Embolus ... #Clinical #POCUS
92F w acute painless monocular vision loss. What's the diagnosis?

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Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)! Retrobulbar "spot
Central retinal ... artery occlusion ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #OcularUS #CRAO ... #SpotSign #Central
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) on Ocular POCUS

This patient is likely presented with painless vision loss.
Central Retinal ... Artery Occlusion ... (CRAO) on Ocular ... POCUS This patient ... #CRAO #Ocular #
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... aneurysm 3. ... HR and BP: • Control ... i.v. opiates • Control ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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< 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... gastrointestinal, and/or central ... reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... aneurysm • Medium
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Headache, meningitis, ocular ... ascending thoracic aorta ... resulting in a dilated aorta ... Neurological: General ... stages #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... Angiitis of the Central ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
catheter • Recent dental ... CA • Involves aortic ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... due to vascular occlusion ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
chondritis • Ocular ... Large vessels (aorta ... Loss of vision • Aortic ... other large vessel aneurysms ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management