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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Workup and Differential ... previously stable values ... renal bruit or signs ... Coarctation of aorta ... #Differential #
Age Distribution of Hypertension Etiologies
< 1 month
 - Renal arterial thrombosis
 - Congenital renal disease
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Coarctation of the aorta ... Coarctation of the aorta ... #Causes #Secondary ... #diagnosis #differential ... #age #pediatrics
Figure of 3 Sign - Coarctation of the Aorta on Chest X-Ray

The figure of 3 sign
Coarctation of the Aorta ... distal aortic arch caused ... rib notching is caused ... seen in infancy ... clinical #radiology #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... is also a late sign ... are observed for signs ... coarctation of the aorta ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

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