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Coarctation of the Aorta 

Preductal Coarctation:
Narrowing is proximal to ductus arteriosus Life-threatening if severe; seen in
Aorta Preductal ... Appears when ductus closes ... Most common in adults ... #Aorta #Preductal ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics
Signs and Symptoms of Respiratory Distress Through the Years. 

#signs #symptoms #diagnosis #differential #neonatal #pediatrics #adult
Signs and Symptoms ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neonatal #pediatrics ... #adult #peds #pulmonary ... respiratory #distress #causes
Figure of 3 Sign - Coarctation of the Aorta on Chest X-Ray

The figure of 3 sign
the Aorta on Chest ... appearance of the aorta ... segment of the aorta ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... clinical #radiology #pediatrics
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... the Newborn - Differential ... Coarctation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Age Distribution of Hypertension Etiologies
< 1 month
 - Renal arterial thrombosis
 - Congenital renal disease
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of the aorta ... of the aorta ... #Hypertension #Causes ... Secondary #diagnosis #differential ... #age #pediatrics
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... artery stenosis, Coarctation ... of aorta, Vasculitis ... #Differential #
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... are observed for signs ... - reduced in coarctation ... of the aorta. ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
vasculitis in older adults ... those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... GCA #Temporal #Signs