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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... Evaluation: 1. ... Connective tissue disorder ... e.g. ... Pulse deficit/differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... with previously stable ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Neurologic disorders ... #Differential #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
condition with a wide ... are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
• Hypertensive disorders ... Cesarean delivery Clinical ... Key Point: High clinical ... , selenium) Differential ... coronary artery dissection
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical ... hairline; women- wider ... with animals (eg ... other psychiatric disorders ... Alopecia #types #differential