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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. ... Assess for high risk ... Pulse deficit/differential
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 ... #Hypertension #Causes ... #age #pediatrics ... #peds
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... Approach (when evaluation ... An acute rise or ... Coarctation of aorta ... #Differential #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... specific questions to ask ... Age 4. ... (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Birthweight, gestational age ... requires further evaluation ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
evaluate potential causes ... pathway that can cause ... heart disease like aortic ... Utility: • Syncope evaluation ... #cardiology #differential