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Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Important to determine and treat the etiology behind because
Causes of Ischemic ... Arrhythmias: Afib* • Valvular ... : Mitral stenosis ... Structural: myxoma, thrombus ... Ischemic #Stroke #CVA
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Involves aortic and mitral ... Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... that may lead to infarction ... Treat underlying cause
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
involves aortic and mitral ... Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... failure • Dyspnea Vascular ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... that may lead to infarction
Causes of Renal Infarction - Differential Diagnosis
Thrombosis: Spontaneous
 • Atherosclerotic disease of aorta and renal artery
Causes of Renal ... renal artery • Aneurysms ... Cardiac source: Atrial ... with mural thrombi ... : Left atrial myxoma