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

1) Is visual loss caused
cell arteritis (GCA ... • Cephalic symptoms ... Doppler US : halo sign ... #Rheumatology # ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
With associated pulmonary ... ANCA (C-ANCA): GPA ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... #Differential # ... diagnosis #hematology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Temporal #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Erythrocytosis) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chronic Chest Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
Features That Differentiate ... Infarction and Pulmonary ... associated with rheumatologic ... #Pericarditis #Symptoms ... #Signs #Presentation
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... and branches • GCA ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... develop in pts with GCA ... • Progressive symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology