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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
thrombosis of short ... Doppler US : halo sign ... Abnormal TAB ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... , but normal values ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... #Temporal #Signs
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
GCA, SLE, GPA) - ... congenital defects) -> Abnormal ... -> Cherry-red spot ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... purpura: Strong sign ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... develop in pts with GCA ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
, and stop for short ... Occasional sighs ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary ... Abnormalities #Abnormal ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Diagnosis Framework ... /squamous cell CA ... vision or black spots ... TMJ • Head, neck ... #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Examine for signs ... Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... (Eiffel Tower sign