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Signs of Pulmonary Hypertension on Chest CT
 • Main PA is dilated and larger than the
Signs of Pulmonary ... Hypertension on Chest ... the ascending aorta ... midline at the level ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Causes of Severe Aortic Regurgitation - Differential Diagnosis
Acute:
 • Leaflet: Traumatic Rupture, Acute Infective Endocarditis, Acute
Diagnosis Acute ... Valvuoplasty • Aorta ... Dysfunction Chronic - Aorta ... : • Infxn + Inflammatory ... #cardiology
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... presenting with chest ... Assess for high risk ... #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Figure of 3 Sign - Coarctation of the Aorta on Chest X-Ray

The figure of 3 sign
Coarctation of the Aorta ... appearance of the aorta ... segment of the aorta ... seen in infancy ... #radiology #pediatrics
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... and Management ... /V/diaphoresis Aortic ... friction rub, Fever ... #differential
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... Breathing and chest ... coarctation of the aorta ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
(>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... Chest X-ray: ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
worsening brady, Signs ... SOB from CHF, Chest ... 10% above this level ... #differential # ... management #cardiology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Diagnosis Framework ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... purpura: strong sign ... testes -> pain, infarct