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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 ... aneurysm • Medium ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
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,
< 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... Angiitis of the Central ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Relapsing Polychondritis

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

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