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

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

This patient is likely presented with painless vision loss.
Central Retinal ... Artery Occlusion ... CRAO) on Ocular POCUS ... intra-arterial spot ... sign” (arrow) c
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... 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 ... reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... purpura: Strong sign ... Angiitis of the Central ... impairment, neurologic deficits
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... vasculitis) - Affects ... gastrointestinal, and/or central ... 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 ... GI bleeding in general ... pathophysiology #differential