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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
vessels involved/damaged ... systemic sx + signs ... in literature (NEJM ... cases (Cornelia NEJM ... #Signs #Symptoms
Clinical features of focal cortical brain lesions in a right-handed individual

Frontal, either:  
Intellectual impairment, 
Personality
field defect Temporal ... Limb apraxia Occipital ... Localization #Symptoms #Signs
Double Apical Impulse (S4) Visualization on Physical Exam - A small stick taped to the chest
A small stick taped ... PhysicalExam #Video #Signs ... #Cardiology #NEJM
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
portion of the temporal ... Posteriorly to occipital ... sinus thrombosis, Temporal ... pathophysiology #signs
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
Vitreous Floaters: • Microscopic ... hypotension - bilateral temporary ... light-headedness • Occipital ... tumors/Occipital
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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PR3-ANCA): • Microscopic ... and Superficial temporal ... purpura: strong sign ... Dx: GPA, EGPA, microscopic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... and Superficial temporal ... (PR3-ANCA)): Microscopic