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Aortic Root Sign

The aortic root sign an anomalous circumflex coronary artery (ACCA) that emerges from the
artery (ACCA) that ... contralateral coronary ... to its normal vascular ... territory. ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... , myocarditis, coronary ... artery aneurysms ... diagnosis #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ocular: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Episcleritis, Scleritis, Scleromalacia perforans
 • Pulmonary:
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Signs ... Atherosclerosis • Cardiac: Coronary ... artery disease, ... Arthritis #RA #Signs ... Symptoms #diagnosis #rheumatology
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... ; e.g. narcolepsy ... Myositis, Comorbid autoimmune ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology ... #symptoms #signs
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Erythematous, macular ... • Non-autoimmune ... rheumatologic diseases ... deficiencies • Autoimmune ... /LAC: • Renal artery
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Superficial temporal artery ... node syndrome • Coronary ... Skin lesions (red macules ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Summary • an autoimmune ... life in women and after ... serologic, and EMG ... Symptomatic treatment Of ocular ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... : Renal artery stenosis ... Renal parenchymal disease ... Neurologic disorders
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
node syndrome - Coronary ... Superficial temporal artery ... Syndrome: - Ocular ... purpura: strong sign ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
regurgitation • Autoimmune ... insult due to vascular ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... than 5 to 7 days after ... diagnosis #management #cardiology