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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
Risk factors include ... Due to the risk ... 3cm from outer wall ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Ultrasound #AAA
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
4 mph walk 3. ... (>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... • Increased risk ... Syndrome • Blunt Abdominal ... Pathophysiology #causes #cardiology
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
fever: - Fever + ANC ... CT abdomen if abdominal ... mg/dL or > 25 % rise ... interventional radiology ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis