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Figure 1. The most common classification systems of thoracic aortic dissection: Stanford and DeBakey.

#Diagnosis #Aortic #Dissection
The most common ... classification systems ... of thoracic aortic ... #Diagnosis #Aortic ... #Classification
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic ... and Evaluation: Cost ... - Cost - Cost per ... /S, EEG, Brain MRI ... #diagnosis #workup
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Differential Diagnosis ... by Classification ... Mechanical • Aortic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Classification
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Diagnosis Framework ... Reflex Syncope: ... Micturition, Defecation, Post-exercise ... • Mechanical: Aortic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness Workup
Cost-effective tests for most patients: 
 • Orthostatic BP
 • ECG
 • Telemetry (if
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness ... indications: • Echocardiogram ... Carotid US • Brain MRI ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Syncope ... #diagnosis #workup
Aortic Stenosis & Bicuspid Aortic Valve (AS)
 • Introduction & Pathophysiology
 • Classifications
 • Epidemiology
 •
Aortic Stenosis ... & Bicuspid Aortic ... Pathophysiology • Classifications ... • Radiologic/Diagnostic ... intervention • Post-operative
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
- Differential Diagnosis ... by Classification ... • Ruptured aortic ... contractility) - Acute MI ... #Classification
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Contractility: • MI ... • Mitral/Aortic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Pulmonary Hypertension Groups - WHO Classification
Group I - Vascular remodeling of pulmonary arteries
 • Idiopathic, HIV,
Hypertension Groups - WHO Classification ... heart failure, aortic ... PH Functional Classification ... chest pain, or pre-syncope ... #diagnosis
Truncus Arteriosus
 • Basic Information
 • Embryology
 • Associated anomalies
 • Pathophysiology/Presentation
 • Pre-operative management
 •
management • Classification ... vasculature, right aortic ... • Outcomes • Post-op ... Truncus #Arteriosus #diagnosis