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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
2) Typical symptoms ... • Cephalic symptoms ... Constitutional symptoms ... Doppler US : halo sign ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... systemic complaints- anemia ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... #Temporal #Signs
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Lids/Lashes 2. ... angle-closure glaucoma • GCA ... disk • HIV/AIDS ... retinopathy (sickle cell anemia ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Refeeding Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Patients at Risk of Refeeding Syndrome:
 - Little or no nutritional
Decr Serum K, Mg, Ca ... -DPG -> - hemolysis ... - anemia ... pathophysiology #symptoms ... #signs
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
GCA, SLE, GPA) - ... after CRAO -> Pale Optic ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... Arteritis): • Aorta
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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and branches • GCA ... : - Aorta and ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Hemoptysis (occasionally ... • CT: Halo sign ... Constitutional symptoms ... 100% of cases), anemia ... Infections #HIV #AIDS