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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... - Differential Diagnosis ... dissection • ... regurgitation ... #Abnormalities
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
and Pathophysiology ... Pathologic Causes: • Valvular ... disorders: - Aortic ... - Aortic sclerosis ... #Pathophysiology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... and bullous or vesicular ... purpura: strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... deficits vascular
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Extra-articular Manifestations
 • Ocular - Inflammation of the iris, the anterior part of the
valves -> Aortitis, Aortic ... regurgitation, ... conduction abnormalities ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs