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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
to the risk of rupture ... classic triad of a ruptured ... abdominal mass, ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Ultrasound #AAA
Cardiac Rupture with Pericardial Effusion

Apical 4 chamber. Note larger right sided pericardial effusion with significant compression
Cardiac Rupture ... with Pericardial Effusion ... sided pericardial effusion ... Echocardiogram #ultrasound ... #Cardiology #A4c
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... risk according to abdominal ... References: Radiology ... Brewster DC et al ... #Management #AAA
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
● Presence of captured ... a VT run) and fusion ... concordance in all ... SVT #Aberration #Aberrancy ... Comparison #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC ... indication of AC ... one post op Cardiology ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
fever: - Fever + ANC ... CT abdomen if abdominal ... interventional radiology ... (~20 %) and APL ... , SOB, pleural effusions