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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 ... the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... presenting with chest ... diagnosis #management #vascular
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
X-Ray Tetralogy ... Overriding aorta ... boot shaped heart caused ... #XRay #CXR #clinical ... #radiology #peds
Figure of 3 Sign - Coarctation of the Aorta on Chest X-Ray

The figure of 3 sign
Coarctation of the Aorta ... on Chest X-Ray ... appearance of the aorta ... segment of the aorta ... #Chest #XRay #clinical
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... requires further evaluation ... Breathing and chest ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... - Peripheral vascular ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not