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AAA rupture with retroperitoneal bleed on ultrasound

65yo male smoker presents with left flank pain after a
AAA rupture with ... retroperitoneal bleed ... #AAA #rupture #retroperitoneal ... clinical #Ultrasound #AorticAneurysm ... #Aorta
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... • Ruptured ... aortic aneurysm ... Retroperitoneal bleed ... exacerbation (any cause
AAA Rupture on Abdominal POCUS

Elderly female with back pain and hypotension.  While sensitivity of ultrasound
AAA Rupture on Abdominal ... direct detection of signs ... of AAA rupture ... high, in this case ... #Aorta #Rupture
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
duodenum Clinical Signs ... presentation • Minor hemorrhage ... catastrophic episode of hemorrhage ... de novo between aorta ... or within the aorta
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... or spinal cord injury ... acute valvular rupture ... dissection of ascending aorta ... Cold and Dry) • Hemorrhagic
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... or spinal cord injury ... acute valvular rupture ... dissection of ascending aorta ... Cold and Dry): • Hemorrhagic
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Immune mediated injury ... hematuria • Signs ... renal vein between aorta ... and SMA - Can cause ... Pseudohematuria: • GI bleed
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and signs ... such as retinal hemorrhages ... 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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tract, and often causes ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... purpura: strong sign ... #rheumatology #classification