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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... presenting with chest ... Marfans, EDS ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
Overriding aorta ... boot shaped heart caused ... #XRay #CXR #clinical ... #radiology #peds ... #pediatrics #cardiology
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
's female with chest ... Triage EKG (no prior ... Differential/diagnosis ... Echocardiogram #A4c #clinical ... #cardiology #McConnells
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This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
x-ray and and ECG ... In this case, the ... Northwestern University #Clinical ... #EM #Radiology ... #POCUS #CardiacUS
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Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
's female with chest ... Differential/diagnosis ... See thread for POCUS ... seen in 34% of cases ... #clinical #cardiology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... flip-flopping in the chest ... ., aortic insufficiency ... #Palpitations #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Figure of 3 Sign - Coarctation of the Aorta on Chest X-Ray

The figure of 3 sign
on Chest X-Ray ... arch caused by ... rib notching is caused ... #Chest #XRay #clinical ... #radiology #pediatrics
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... wide vs. narrow pulse ... oliguria (< 0.5 mL/kg ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... wide vs. narrow pulse ... oliguria (< 0.5 mL/kg ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... life-threatening Differential ... Serologic and EMG ... Imaging - CT Chest ... immunosuppressants - Meds