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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 ... abdominal mass, ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #Aorta #Transverse
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... risk according to abdominal ... References: Radiology ... the treatment of abdominal ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
presented with abdominal ... demonstrates a very large abdominal ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS ... #AAA #Abdominal ... #Aorta #Ruptured
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Rupture Risks, Diagnosis and Management

#Abdominal #Aortic #Aneurysm #Rupture #Risks #Diagnosis #Management #Diameter #AAA
Abdominal Aortic ... Aneurysm Rupture ... #Abdominal #Aortic ... #Aneurysm #Rupture ... #Diameter #AAA
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 ... #Aorta #Rupture ... #Abdominal #POCUS
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
ribs 9 to 12 - Abdominal ... Disrupted diaphragm - Abdominal ... hollow abdominal ... viscus #cxr ... #radiology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
duodenum Clinical Signs ... triad: Bleeding, abdominal ... , and palpable abdominal ... de novo between aorta ... or within the aorta
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Diabetes regimen ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management