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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
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 ... #pediatrics
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 ... Connective tissue disorder ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential
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 #
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... Electrolyte Disorders ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... The femoral pulses ... - reduced in coarctation ... of the aorta. ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics