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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... the wall of the aorta ... • Aortic valve ... Pulse deficit/differential ... #diagnosis #management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
valvular rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... into valve ring ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... or sed rate): Value ... very remarkable w/differential ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management