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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) - Summary Sheet
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Abdominal Aortic ... Aneurysms (AAA) ... #Aortic #Aneurysms ... #AAA #Aorta #diagnosis ... #management #summary
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... to the risk of rupture ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... aortic aneurysm ... References: Radiology ... aortic aneurysms ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
aortic aneurysm ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #AAA #Abdominal ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Ruptured
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Summary Epidemiology ... , and palpable abdominal ... • Should be on differential ... de novo between aorta ... or within the aorta
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Endocarditis Summary ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology