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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
dilatation of the abdominal ... aorta greater than ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
duodenum Clinical Signs ... , and palpable abdominal ... • Should be on differential ... de novo between aorta ... or within the aorta
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... Presentation: Injury ... • Bilateral signs ... for brain and/or optic ... management #neurology #differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... purpura: strong sign ... Supply gut -> abdominal
Resuscitative Thoracotomy
NOTE: this video is NOT standard technique.
Aka "cracking the chest". A potentially life saving technique
Aka "cracking the ... tamponade -cardiac injury ... massage -descending aorta ... for cross-clamp aorta ... loss of vital signs