6 results
Coarctation of Aorta (CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
 • Prevalence
 • Anatomy of CoA
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Coarctation of Aorta ... Arch (IAA) • ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... #pediatrics #peds ... #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... Marfans, EDS ... Pulse deficit/differential ... #Dissection #diagnosis
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
Chronic Diarrhea ... certain foods or meds ... Abdominal imaging (CT, ultrasound ... #differential # ... testing #evaluation
Age Distribution of Hypertension Etiologies
< 1 month
 - Renal arterial thrombosis
 - Congenital renal disease
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Coarctation of the aorta ... Coarctation of the aorta ... #differential # ... age #pediatrics ... #peds
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Diagnosis Framework ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... requires further evaluation ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis