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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 ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
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 ... associated with Brain Abscess ... #peds #pediatrics ... #cardiology #ToF
Truncus Arteriosus
 • Basic Information
 • Embryology
 • Associated anomalies
 • Pathophysiology/Presentation
 • Pre-operative management
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Pre-operative management ... Classification • Classic Chest ... vasculature, right aortic ... #cardiology #peds ... #pediatrics
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
CA • Involves aortic ... Septic Emboli Cause ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Pyogenic liver abscess ... Common bacterial causes ... from contiguous focus ... #pediatrics #children ... #peds #differential
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Breathing and chest ... The femoral pulses ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... change CV risk Chest ... medical and surgical management