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Coarctation of the Aorta 

Preductal Coarctation:
Narrowing is proximal to ductus arteriosus Life-threatening if severe; seen in
Coarctation of the ... Preductal Coarctation ... ductus closes Postductal ... Coarctation: ... Aorta #Preductal #Postductal
Abnormal pulsation in the neck in the setting of Aortic Coarctation

10 yo male,  his father
setting of Aortic Coarctation ... shows aortic coarctation ... PhysicalExam #Aortic #Coarctation
Coarctation of Aorta (CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
 • Prevalence
 • Anatomy of CoA
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Coarctation of Aorta ... GinaMPatel #Coarctation
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
generalized - Postictal
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
 •
aneurysm • Aortic coarctation
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
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Abnormality • Postictal
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Arch • Aortic Coarctation
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline
Minor withdrawal (6 to 36 hours) - Tremulousness, mild anxiety, headache, diaphoresis, palpitations, gastrointestinal
seizures, short postictal
Systolic Murmurs - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign / Flow / Hyperdynamic:
 • Pregnancy
 • Fever
 • Anemia
Supravalvular
Stenosis: • Aortic Coarctation
Secondary causes of Hypertension
 • Medications, Drugs, Chemo: NSAIDS, Steroids, CNI, Alcohol, Cocaine, OCP, Licorice, MAOI,
respond to SSRIs • Coarctation