11 results
Truncus Arteriosus
 • Basic Information
 • Embryology
 • Associated anomalies
 • Pathophysiology/Presentation
 • Pre-operative management
 •
Truncus Arteriosus ... Classification • Classic Chest ... vasculature, right aortic ... diagnosis #management #cardiology ... #peds #pediatrics
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... Pressure - Differential ... Pathologic: • Valvular ... patent ductus arteriosus ... #cardiology
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... the Newborn - Differential ... Patent Ductus Arteriosus ... Defect • Truncus Arteriosus ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Chest Pain - Differential ... Obstruction • Aortic ... : - Vascular ... ChestPain #Noncardiac #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Cardiovascular Causes of Chest Pain:
 • Myocardium:
	- Myocarditis
	- CAD/ACS
	- Valvulopathy
	- Myopericarditis
Chest Pain - Differential ... Myopericarditis • Vascular ... : - Aortic dissection ... Pain #ChestPain #Differential ... #Cardiology
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
: • Valvular disorders ... : - Aortic regurgitation ... - Aortic sclerosis ... patent ductus arteriosus ... #cardiology
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... presenting with chest ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential ... diagnosis #management #vascular
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest ... Overriding aorta ... boot shaped heart caused ... #peds #pediatrics ... #cardiology #ToF
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Breathing and chest ... coarctation of the aorta ... patent ductus arteriosus ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Fetal and Post Transition Circulation

In the fetal circulatory system, oxygenated blood is delivered via the umbilical
pulmonary pulmonary vascular ... through the ductus arteriosus ... Pathophysiology #Cardiology ... #Anatomy #Peds ... #Pediatrics