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

78 yo M with sudden onset
retinal artery occlusion ... Positive "spot sign ... RetinalArtery #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
retinal artery occlusion ... Retrobulbar "spot ... sign" with embolus ... #Clinical #POCUS ... RetinalArtery #Occlusion
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
Retinal Artery Occlusion ... arrhythmias, congenital defects ... Retinal Artery Occlusion ... -> Cherry-red spot ... ophthalmology #diagnosis #signs
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) on Ocular POCUS

This patient is likely presented with painless vision loss.
Retinal Artery Occlusion ... CRAO) on Ocular POCUS ... PoCUS clip demonstrates ... intra-arterial spot ... sign” (arrow) c
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived ... Occlusion of posterior ... varying neurologic signs ... Vertigo #Causes #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... purpura: Strong sign ... claudication, pulse deficits
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... vasculitis) - Affects ... ear disease Differential ... reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... purpura: strong sign
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
bedrest’s negative effects ... In conclusion, prolonged ... from accessing port ... pathophysiology #differential
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential ... papules and Gottron sign ... ) • Shawl sign ... phenomenon INCLUSION ... #rheumatology #differential