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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
3cm from outer wall ... an aneurysm. ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Ultrasound #AAA ... #Aortic #Aneurysm
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
for instance the normal ... the silhouette sign ... , aneurysm, dissection ... Clinical #Anatomy #Radiology ... #CXR #Normal #Labeled
AAA Rupture on Abdominal POCUS
Another patient with ruptured AAA.  Note again abnormal wall motion at
Note again abnormal ... wall motion at ... #AAA #Rupture #Aorta ... #Abdominal #Aneurysm ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... - Recurrent oral ... purpura: strong sign ... aneurysm • Medium ... Supply gut -> abdominal
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
STE: "Pardee's sign ... Short QT LV Aneurysm ... ST Elevation of Normal ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... is also a late sign ... the heart, the normal ... Any intra-abdominal ... coarctation of the aorta
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
stairs, brisk 4 mph walk ... neuroexam - Oral ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... gut involvement, abdominal ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms