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Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
• Most common type ... dissection of ascending aorta ... into valve ring ... #diagnosis #management ... #dry #table
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
DISTRIBUTIVE (Warm ... dissection of ascending aorta ... into valve ring ... #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... Clinical Signs/Symptoms ... • Should be on differential ... de novo between aorta ... or within the aorta
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... or sed rate): Value ... very remarkable w/differential ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Diagnosis #Management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... • Progressive symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Large vessels (aorta ... discoloration • Warm ... Antibodies to type ... Polychondritis #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management