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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 ... #radiology #pediatrics
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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- Differential ... coarctation • ... Abnormalities #Disorders #Cardiology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Aortic Coarctation on Chest CT
10 yo male,  his father has TGV with a Senning surgery
Aortic Coarctation ... on Chest CT 10 ... absent femoral pulses ... #cardiology #clinical ... #aorta #CardiacCTA
Aortic Coarctation on Echocardiogram
10 yo male,  his father has TGV with a Senning surgery
Aortic Coarctation ... absent femoral pulses ... coarctation with ... #cardiology #clinical ... #pocus #aorta
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... the wall of the aorta ... presenting with chest ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential
Luftsichel Sign in Left Upper Lobe Collapse - Chest X-Ray

An upper lobe collapse causes the collapse
Luftsichel Sign ... Lobe Collapse - Chest ... lobe collapse causes ... collapsed LUL and the aorta ... Since the aorta
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
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 ... Breathing and chest ... - reduced in coarctation ... of the aorta. ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics