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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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- Differential ... dissection • ... • Hypovolemic shock ... regurgitation ... Abnormalities #Disorders
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... Pressure - Differential ... : - aortic ... regurgitation ... - aortic sclerosis
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Connective tissue disorder ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... #management #vascular
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Pregnancy • Well-conditioned ... : • Valvular disorders ... : - Aortic regurgitation ... - Aortic sclerosis ... both heart valve conditions
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Extra-articular and Other Conditions ... syndrome - SLE Neurologic ... regurgitation - ... Diminished peripheral pulses ... #joint #pain #differential