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Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... dissection of ascending aorta ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare # ... differential
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... valve disease ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... very remarkable w/differential ... E.g. 80 yo ESR cutoff ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management