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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Connective tissue disorder ... • Cardiac surgery ... catheterization • Thoracic ... opiates • Control heart ... #diagnosis #management
Mesenteric Ischemia - Differential Diagnostic Schema
Chronic: ASCVD, Venous, Vasculitides 5% (PAN, [E]GPA, IgA, MPA)
Acute
 - Venous
- Differential Diagnostic ... Thrombus, 1° clotting disorder ... /Vessels (Heart ... failure, Dissection ... hypovolemia), Meds/Treatments
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
- Diagnosis and ... connective tissue disorder ... FHx • Imaging: CTA ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #summary #treatment
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Acute Management
Pain: Chest, Back, Abdo, Migrating, Above & below diaphragm, Abrupt
Aortic Dissection ... with CTA. ... Call CV Surgeon. ... SarahFoohey #Aortic #Dissection ... #treatment #aorta
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
Bethanechol • Used in treatment ... during ocular surgery ... postoperative abdominal distention ... Edrophonium • Used for diagnosis ... in ophthalmic surgery
#Cobb #Cob #angle 
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public
scoliosis and its ... scoliosis include #birth ... six #children diagnosed ... ⚕️The disorder ... spinal #fusion #surgery
June is recognized as International #Scoliosis Awareness month with the goal of public education, early detection
scoliosis and its ... scoliosis include #birth ... six #children diagnosed ... ⚕️The disorder ... spinal #fusion #surgery
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Neurocognitive Disorder ... and infects the CNS ... Diagnosis: MRI ... Treatment: • HAART ... treatment • Cognitive
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... with congestive heart ... Postoperative abdominal distention ... specific bleeding disorders ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis ... and Signs: 50% pts ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... of anesthesia, surgery ... management and then surgery