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Aortic dissection carries an incredibly high mortality that increases 1%/hour. POCUS can be used as a
as a rule-in test ... life threatening diagnosis ... The aorta is the ... anterior third of the aorta ... #Aorta #Flap #Transverse
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
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Retroperitoneum and aorta ... conventional imaging (aorta ... specific laboratory tests ... #management #phenotypes ... workup #treatment #rheumatology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... or sed rate): Value ... the “Chewing gum test ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #Management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Large vessels (aorta ... Loss of vision • Aortic ... : • Clinical tests ... Polychondritis #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management