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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... mass, hypotension ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
tachycardia and hypotension ... aortic aneurysm ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #AAA #Abdominal ... #Aorta #Ruptured
Signs of Pulmonary Hypertension on Chest CT
 • Main PA is dilated and larger than the
Signs of Pulmonary ... Hypertension on ... the ascending aorta ... ChestCT #CTChest #Radiology ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Orthostatic Hypotension ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... • Mitral/Aortic ... • AFib/AFlutter
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... hypertension • ... Classification #types #diagnosis
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... Cold and Dry) • Pulmonary ... hypertension ... Classification #Types #diagnosis
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
Ruptured AAA on ... undifferentiated hypotension ... to diagnose through ... clinical #ultrasound #abdominal ... #aneurysm #aorta
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... PP and systolic hypertension ... Syndrome • Blunt Abdominal ... Infarction • Pulmonary
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
- GI tract: abdominal ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... Supply gut -> abdominal ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis