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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 tear ... Assess for high ... disease • Cardiac ... NTG (Target SBP ... #Dissection #diagnosis
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Epigastric: Consider cardiac ... • Splenomegaly/Abscess ... intolerance • SIBO ... aortic aneurysms ... #gastroenterology
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
Cardiac Tamponade ... inform clinical team ... drainage are vital, so ... • Diagnostic ... pericardiocentesis, re-assess
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... exam Determine Cardiac ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis