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Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Causes of Ischemic ... Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection ... - Ascending Aorta ... effusion • Shock ... #Stroke #CVA #Neurology
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
host response to infection ... valvular rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... massive pulmonary embolism ... Types #diagnosis #management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
host response to infection ... valvular rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... massive pulmonary embolism ... types #diagnosis #management
Causes of Renal Infarction - Differential Diagnosis
Thrombosis: Spontaneous
 • Atherosclerotic disease of aorta and renal artery
Causes of Renal ... Infarction - Differential ... renal artery • Dissection ... with mural thrombi ... #Causes #Differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... • Myocardial infarction ... • Pulmonary embolus ... LVEDd > 6.0 cm, LV thrombus ... Pts: cardiogenic shock
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Kidney stones caused ... Acute myocardial infarction ... Postoperative abdominal distention ... • Hypovolemic shock
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
⚠️ Cardiogenic shock ... Pulmonary/amniotic embolism ... coronary artery dissection ... of myocardial infarction ... recognition and management