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Abnormal pulsation in the neck in the setting of Aortic Coarctation

10 yo male,  his father
Coarctation ... #Pulsation #PhysicalExam ... #Aortic #Coarctation ... #Aorta #Clinical ... #Video #Cardiology
Secondary causes of Hypertension
 • Medications, Drugs, Chemo: NSAIDS, Steroids, CNI, Alcohol, Cocaine, OCP, Licorice, MAOI,
Secondary causes ... respond to SSRIs • Coarctation ... of Aorta • Other ... @kdjhaveri #Secondary ... #differential #diagnosis
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential Diagnosis ... Mechanical • Aortic ... coarctation ... #HTN #Cardiology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... test (with 24-h urine ... Hyperthyroidism • Aortic ... coarctation (undiagnosed
Age Distribution of Hypertension Etiologies
< 1 month
 - Renal arterial thrombosis
 - Congenital renal disease
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of the aorta ... disorders - Coarctation ... of the aorta ... #Hypertension #Causes ... #Secondary #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... and Differential Diagnosis ... artery stenosis, Coarctation ... of aorta, Vasculitis ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... - reduced in coarctation ... of the aorta. ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
Headache x1 mo, +neck ... Diagnosis? ... Nausea & vomiting ... maintenance therapy and secondary ... of K+ & Mg in urine