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Sinus of Valsalva (SOV) Aneurysm seen on Angiography

Unruptured SOV aneurysm can cause CHB due to compression
Valsalva (SOV) Aneurysm ... can cause CHB due ... #Angiogram #clinical ... #cardiology #cathlab ... #fluoroscopy
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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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- Differential Diagnosis ... aneurysm • Aortic ... pressure >10mmHg: • Cardiac ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
- Differential Diagnosis ... originating from aneurysms ... valves - Infected cardiac ... Dissection • Aneurysm ... #differential #diagnosis
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... is caused by a ... disease • Cardiac ... aneurysm 3. ... #Dissection #diagnosis
Diffuse Acute Abdominal Pain (<72 hours) - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Look for surgical abdomen
Upper quadrant: R/O cardiac,
- Differential Diagnostic ... quadrant: R/O cardiac ... musculoskeletal causes ... Ruptured abdominal aortic ... aneurysm • Pancreatitis
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework BRADI Mnemonic ... Bradycardia Cardiac ... Tachy-Brady syndrome • Aortic ... #BRADI #Mnemonic
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
- Differential Diagnosis ... Goodpasture's, SLE Cardiac ... AVM, Thoracic aortic ... aneurysm Misc ... #pulmonary #causes
5 T’s Mnemonic for Causes of an Anterior Mediastinal Mass Differential Diagnosis

Thymus - Thymoma, Thymic Carcinoma.
5 T’s Mnemonic for ... Causes of an Anterior ... Mass Differential Diagnosis ... Cancer Thoracic Aorta ... - Aortic Aneurysm
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
CA • Involves aortic ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... Septic Emboli Cause ... Treat underlying cause ... block, annular or aortic
CARDIAC RIND Mnemonic for Causes of Pericarditis

C - Collagen vascular disease - SLE, RA, Scleroderma, Vasculitis,
CARDIAC RIND Mnemonic ... for Causes of Pericarditis ... Vasculitis, etc A - Aorta ... - Dissection, Aneurysm ... #Differential #Diagnosis