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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
presenting with chest/abd ... Assess for high ... Connective tissue disorder ... valve disease ... • Cardiac surgery
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... fewer polyps in IBS ... vs non-IBS! ... Pelvic Floor Disorder
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
: • Valvular disorders ... - Aortic sclerosis ... Hyperdynamic circulation/High ... Arteriovenous fistula ... coronary heart disease
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
treatment, but high ... (N/V bloating, abd ... after RYGB • Disorder ... marked by high ... Liver Disease in
Ileal Pouch Disorders - Differential Diagnosis
 • Surgical/Mechanical: Anastomotic leak, Pelvic sepsis, Sinus, Fistula, Strictures, Efferent
Ileal Pouch Disorders ... sepsis, Sinus, Fistula ... , High PTH #Ileal ... Differential #Diagnosis #surgery ... #gastroenterology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... ASA class If high ... : • High risk ... (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease ... • Bursitis • IBD ... Limb ischemia • Aortic ... (Risks: Recent surgery ... lower #extremity #msk