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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
AAA is defined as ... Risk factors include ... Due to the risk ... an aneurysm. ... #Ultrasound #AAA
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
result of gradual wall ... increases when AAA ... Annual rupture risk ... References: Radiology ... #Management #AAA
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aortic Aneurysm ... color. >3cm is diagnostic ... with significant risk ... of rupture and ... Aorta #clinical #ultrasound
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
4 mph walk 3. ... ASA class If ... one post op Cardiology ... or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
American College of Cardiology ... direction using risk ... asymptomatic, but will ... patients with a diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology