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Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... in the Newborn ... Perfusion • Acrocyanosis ... #Newborn #Differential ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
perioral cyanosis- A blue color around the lips and philtrum is a relatively common finding shortly
perioral cyanosis ... This is part of acrocyanosis ... #photo #peds #pediatrics ... #newborn #perioral ... #cyanosis #acrocyanosis
Acrocyanosis- Here again, the cyanosis of the feet is apparent in comparison to the parent's hand
Acrocyanosis- Here ... again, the cyanosis ... clinical #photo #newborn ... #peds #pediatrics ... #acrocyanosis
Congenital Heart Disorders - Classification and Differential Algorithm

- Amy Chung, MD, MSc @AmyChung 

#Congenital #Heart #Disorders
Congenital Heart Disorders ... Classification and Differential ... Congenital #Heart #Disorders ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Cardiology #Cyanotic
Acrocyanosis- Shortly after birth, cyanosis of the hands, feet, and perioral area are common findings. In
Acrocyanosis- Shortly ... after birth, cyanosis ... clinical #photo #newborn ... #peds #pediatrics ... #acrocyanosis
Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
 •
Depressed / Lethargic Newborn ... - Differential ... • Gestational Hypertension ... #Differential # ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
of the newborn ... myeloproliferative disorders ... lenectomy Systemic disorders ... disease, thyroid disorders ... Classification #Diagnosis #Differential
Age Distribution of Hypertension Etiologies
< 1 month
 - Renal arterial thrombosis
 - Congenital renal disease
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Distribution of Hypertension ... - Endocrine disorders ... Mendelian genetic disorders ... Secondary #diagnosis #differential ... #age #pediatrics
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Cardiopulmonary Disorders ... - Orthostatic hypotension ... exertional symptoms, hypotension ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Evaluation #Geriatrics