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Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
Tetralogy of Falot ... Tetralogy of Falot ... Overriding aorta ... #peds #pediatrics ... #cardiology #ToF
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... the Newborn - Differential ... Total Anomalous Pulmonary ... Fallot • Obstructive ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... Pressure - Differential ... disorders: - aortic ... - Chronic pulmonary ... #cardiology
Undifferentiated critical congenital heart disease: Patterns of Presentation 
Pink baby:
 • Presents at 1-6 mo
Fallot Blue baby ... if cardiac or pulmonary ... interrupted arch, aortic ... #presentation #Differential ... #Baby #Peds #Pediatrics
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... disorders - Chronic pulmonary ... Infarction • Pulmonary ... #cardiology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... disease (e.g., aortic ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... #Palpitations #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diminished, or tender pulses ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... tract, and often causes
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
of syncope (temporary ... of syncope by focusing ... the ECG to focus ... heart disease like aortic ... #cardiology #differential