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Proximal aorta longitudinal view demonstrating the abdominal aorta (red arrows), the celiac trunk (yellow arrow) and
Proximal aorta longitudinal ... aorta (red arrows ... superior mesenteric artery ... aorta becomes more ... #Vasc #POCUS #Aorta
Proximal aorta transverse view demonstrating the inferior vena cava (ivc), the aorta (ao), the celiac trunk
Proximal aorta transverse ... cava (ivc), the aorta ... common hepatic artery ... #Clinical #EM #Radiology ... #Vasc #POCUS #Aorta
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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< 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... Superficial temporal artery ... reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... purpura: strong sign
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic inflammatory vasculitis ... those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... diagnosis = vasculitis
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... This post will focus ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary