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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 ... the abdominal aorta ... hypotension and pain ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
AAA Endoleak on POCUS

80 y/o w severe abdominal pain, one year after endoprosthesis stent of an
AAA Endoleak on ... severe abdominal pain ... of an abdominal aortic ... #Endoleak #AAA ... #clinical #aorta
Causes of Severe Aortic Regurgitation - Differential Diagnosis
Acute:
 • Leaflet: Traumatic Rupture, Acute Infective Endocarditis, Acute
Regurgitation - Differential ... Valvuoplasty • Aorta ... , Traumatic Injury ... Dysfunction Chronic - Aorta ... Regurgitation #Differential
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
duodenum Clinical Signs ... Bleeding, abdominal pain ... • Should be on differential ... de novo between aorta ... or within the aorta
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Loss of pain and ... Extremity Dysfunction (pain ... , pain and temperature ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #msk
AAA Rupture on Abdominal POCUS

Elderly female with back pain and hypotension.  While sensitivity of ultrasound
AAA Rupture on Abdominal ... female with back pain ... direct detection of signs ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Rupture
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... the wall of the aorta ... chest/abd/back pain ... Pulse deficit/differential ... BP: • Control pain
AAA Rupture on POCUS - Transverse view mid Aorta-with Doppler.
Severe mid-abd pain/older female. You see what
AAA Rupture on POCUS ... Transverse view mid Aorta-with ... Severe mid-abd pain ... Rupture #abdominal #aortic ... #aneurysm #aort
Signs of Pulmonary Hypertension on Chest CT
 • Main PA is dilated and larger than the
Signs of Pulmonary ... on Chest CT • Main ... the ascending aorta ... Carina crossover sign
Aortic Dissection Sagittal View POCUS

Take a look at the appearance of a pericardial effusion, as well
Aortic Dissection ... chest and belly pain ... Elias Jaffa MD MS ... Clinical #POCUS #Aorta ... #Aortic #Dissection