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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
the abdominal aorta ... intramural thrombus ... POCUS #Abdominal #Ultrasound ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
Approximately 6 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm with intramural thrombus. Frances Russell, MD, RDMS Assistant Professor of
6 cm abdominal aortic ... with intramural thrombus ... #AbdominalUS #Aorta ... #AAA #AbdominalAorticAneurysm ... IntramuralThrombus #Transverse
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Arterial Thrombosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... atheroemboli) • Aorta ... Vasculitis • Injury ... #diagnosis #vascular
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
duodenum Clinical Signs ... • Should be on differential ... de novo between aorta ... compression of AAA ... or within the aorta
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... Diagnosis Baseline ... Investigations: full blood ... clinical context and signs ... Vasculits: ANCA, ANA
Varicocele: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Primary:
 - Anatomically: the left spermatic vein drains into the left renal
the abdominal aorta ... artery Backup of blood ... Inferior vena cava thrombus ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... Symptoms #Urology #Diagnosis
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... urine • 1ml blood ... Immune mediated injury ... hematuria • Signs ... renal vein between aorta
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Diagnosis Approach ... hypertension and signs ... or acute kidney injury ... renal bruit or signs ... Coarctation of aorta
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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< 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... purpura: strong sign ... pulses, bruis, or blood ... Large Vessel: Blood
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... • Bilateral signs ... Myelitis Diagnosis ... for brain and/or optic ... management #neurology #differential