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Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management
 • Autoantibodies to vWF: Lymphoproliferative disorders (e.g. lymphoma,
Acquired von Willebrand ... Diagnosis and Management ... disorders • Shear stress-induced ... proteolysis: Severe aortic ... treatment #hematology #differential
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Marfans, EDS ... Pulse deficit/differential ... wall stress by ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... medical and surgical management