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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
tissue disorder e.g ... aneurysm 3. ... deficit • Shock ... #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... Mechanical → severe aortic ... #Classification ... #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... • Most common type ... #Classification ... #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
I Heart Block (aka ... Brady Management ... #HeartBlocks #Types ... #Classification ... degrees #summary #Diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... and undergoing AAA ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Large vessels (aorta ... Loss of vision • Aortic ... other large vessel aneurysms ... Antibodies to type ... #management