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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis The ... cardiopulmonary • Aortic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes
Corrigan's Pulse for Aortic Regurgitation

 - Dr Rohin Francis
@MedCrisis

#Corrigans #Pulse #PhysicalExam #Video #Neck #AorticRegurgitation #Signs #Diagnosis
Corrigan's Pulse ... for Aortic Regurgitation ... #Corrigans #Pulse ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... AorticRegurgitation #Signs #Diagnosis
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... - Differential Diagnosis ... - Variation in pulse ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Differential Diagnosis ... bradycardia • Sinus pauses ... Mechanical • Aortic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Diagnosis Framework ... Reflex Syncope: ... bradycardia, Sinus pauses ... • Mechanical: Aortic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... - Differential Diagnosis ... disorders: - aortic ... regurgitation - aortic ... Sepsis #Wide #Pulse
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
- Differential Diagnosis ... Physiologic Causes ... Pathologic Causes ... disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... is caused by a ... Consider aortic ... Examine for: • Pulse ... #Dissection #diagnosis
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Mitral/Aortic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Neuro-OphthaImoIogy - Visual Field Defects - Localization Map
 - Optic Nerve Lesion (Monocular vision loss)
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Neuro-OphthaImoIogy ... vision loss) - Optic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Anatomy #Causes ... #Ophthalmology