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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 ... #Pressure #Differential
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Widened Pulse Pressure ... Pulse Pressure = ... Pulse Pressure = ... disorders: - Aortic ... #Pressure #Differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... cardiopulmonary • Aortic ... stenosis • HOCM • Pulmonary ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
 •
Pulse Abnormalities ... - Differential ... drop in arterial pressure ... Disorders #Cardiology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential ... Control blood pressure ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... the Newborn - Differential ... Total Anomalous Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... • Mitral/Aortic ... #Cardiology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Hypotensive Patient - Differential ... Hypotension Blood Pressure ... depletion • Pulmonary ... regurgitation • Aortic ... #diagnosis #causes
Causes of Syncope

NEUROLOGICAL
 - CVA/Stroke
 - Cancer
 - Carotid Stenosis
 - Parkinson’s Disease
 - Psychosis
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Causes of Syncope ... CARDIAC - Aortic ... RESPIRATORY - Pulmonary ... Carotid Sinus Pressure ... #Causes #Differential
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
STEMI: - Hx: Pressure ... /V/diaphoresis Aortic ... PEX: New murmur, Pulse ... Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #differential