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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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- Differential ... • Hypovolemic shock ... regurgitation ... Abnormalities #Disorders ... #Cardiology #Differential
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 ... Dissection #diagnosis #management