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Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Anatomic Location - Differential ... • Pterygium Lens ... Visibility: • Cataract ... , Subcapsular, Cortical ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... Pressure - Differential ... age-arteriosclerosis (less ... #Differential # ... #cardiology
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
- Differential ... Physiologic Causes ... age-arteriosclerosis (less ... #Differential # ... #cardiology
Antecubital Vein examination to estimate JVP/CVP

In this video, the antecubital veins move between 

Below [RA +
Below [RA + RA pressure ... The exact level (vertical ... But in rare cases ... Antecubital #Vein #PhysicalExam ... Video #estimate #Cardiology
Pitting Edema on Physical Exam

Edema occurs when fluid that accumulates in tissues leads to swelling. When
When pressure is ... Most commonly the legs ... -Causes may include ... Pitting #Edema #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
Intraoperative Anaphylaxis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Unexplained hypotension
• Unexplained bronchospasm (wheeze may be absent
arrest where other causes ... Elevate patient’s legs ... systolic blood pressure ... an appropriate critical ... #Anaphylaxis #Anesthesiology
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential ... intrathoracic pressure ... Kussmauls #Sign #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... indicators of cortical ... Nail bed pressure ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
PND, wide pulse pressure ... Workup for cause ... highest on my differential ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... Fingernails #Nailbed #Cardiology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
absent, may be from cataracts ... intra-abdominal masses ... Their pulse pressure ... in the arms and legs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam