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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
of giant cell arteritis ... posterior ciliary arteries ... hypofluorescence 2) Typical ... symptoms of GCA ... Doppler US : halo sign
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... vessels involved/damaged ... systemic sx + signs ... in literature (NEJM ... #Signs #Symptoms
Double Apical Impulse (S4) Visualization on Physical Exam - A small stick taped to the chest
Double Apical Impulse ... A small stick taped ... #Double #Apical ... PhysicalExam #Video #Signs ... #Cardiology #NEJM
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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PR3-ANCA): • Microscopic ... and often causes arthritis ... and branches • GCA ... purpura: strong sign ... , EGPA, microscopic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... (Giant Cell Arteritis ... develop in pts with GCA ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
score of LAD or RCA ... ≥2.5, coronary arteries ... scores in LAD or RCA ... clinical and lab signs ... Typical peeling
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
of the joints (arthritis ... Episcleritis Signs ... of the joints (arthritis ... lymphoma, breast CA ... : - Biopsy - Microscopic