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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Evaluation: 1. ... chest/abd/back pain ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... #diagnosis #management
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management ... , Radiation to arm ... diaphoresis Aortic Dissection ... Asthenic body, h/o trauma ... #Algorithm #differential
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
valvular rupture, dissection ... pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade ... commonly due to trauma ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential