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Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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(ALTE) - Differential ... Disturbances Neurologic ... Breath-holding spell (age-dependent ... #ALTE #BRUE #Differential ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Birthweight, gestational age ... The femoral pulses ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Takayasu: • Age ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... tract, and often causes ... , Elevated AST ALT
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Seizure Mimics: • Syncope ... cardiovascular causes ... PNES): Behavioral events ... Seizure #Elderly #Neurology ... #Geriatrics
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Advanced maternal age ... Thromboembolic events ... , selenium) Differential ... heart failure • Aortic ... recognition and management