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Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). Positive "spot sign" on Ocular Ultrasound

78 yo M with sudden onset
Central retinal ... artery occlusion ... Positive "spot sign ... " on Ocular Ultrasound ... Embolus #Clinical #POCUS
92F w acute painless monocular vision loss. What's the diagnosis?

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Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)! Retrobulbar "spot
What's the diagnosis ... Retrobulbar "spot ... sign" with embolus ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #OcularUS #CRAO
Ocular Ultrasound Pocketcard
Painless Vision Loss
 • Retinal Detachment 
 • Posterior Vitreous Detachment 
 • Vitreous
Ocular Ultrasound ... Hemorrhage • Central ... Retinal Artery Occlusion ... #differential # ... diagnosis #radiology
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) on Ocular POCUS

This patient is likely presented with painless vision loss.
Central Retinal ... (CRAO) on Ocular ... intra-arterial spot ... sign” (arrow) c ... #CRAO #Ocular #
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... Occlusion of posterior ... varying neurologic signs ... Vertigo #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... purpura: Strong sign ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... Angiitis of the Central
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... gastrointestinal, and/or central ... reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... purpura: strong sign
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
to lying down should ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... from accessing port ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
describes his centrally ... Vital signs: BP ... This post will focus ... Due to their short ... secretions and should