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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
presenting with chest/abd ... at onset • Tearing ... Assess for high risk ... Marfans, EDS ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
have enough info regarding ... (>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... medical and surgical management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Risk Factors and ... Period • Breast-feeding ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... #cardiology #treatment