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Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Blurry Vision - ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... of Blurry Vision ... loss) • Medications ... #Vision #differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitis and Vasculitides ... - Differential ... tract, and often causes ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... #rheumatology #classification
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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loss - Differential ... neuropathy, vasculitis ... loss, usually with ... Caused by decreased ... Ocular causes -
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Vision Loss - Differential ... Cataracts - Macula: Macular ... @amouradmd #Vision ... #Loss #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes
Highlighted Conditions With Arteritis or Periarteritis of the Coronaries
Takayasu's arteritis:
 - Onset < 40 yrs
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, vision loss) ... multiplex ANCA vasculitis ... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis ... Ulceration GI tract - Ocular ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Red Eye - Differential ... Episcleritis Ocular ... a Red Eye: • Optic ... Complete vision ... #differential #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... < 30 years • Aorta ... malaise, weight loss ... tract, and often causes
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... unexplained weight loss ... Blastomyces - Dermatitidis ... Diagnosis: • Vasculitis ... #causes #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
CA • Involves aortic ... fatigue, weight loss ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... valvular disease • Vasculitis ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... Ovarian CA, involves aortic ... fatigue, weight loss ... valvular disease • Vasculitis ... #Diagnosis #cardiology