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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... Table 1: Annual ... to abdominal aortic ... References: Radiology ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
the abdominal aorta ... to the risk of rupture ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
Coarctation of Aorta (CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
 • Prevalence
 • Anatomy of CoA
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Coarctation of Aorta ... Arch (IAA) • ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... #Arch #IAA #cardiology ... #pediatrics #peds
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
suggestive of rupture ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #AbdominalUS #AAA ... #Aneurysm #Aorta ... #Ruptured
Causes of Severe Aortic Regurgitation - Differential Diagnosis
Acute:
 • Leaflet: Traumatic Rupture, Acute Infective Endocarditis, Acute
Leaflet: Traumatic Rupture ... Valvuoplasty • Aorta ... , Traumatic Injury ... Dysfunction Chronic - Aorta ... Diagnosis #Causes #cardiology
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
the silhouette sign ... elongation of the aorta ... , aneurysm, dissection ... and rupture. ... Clinical #Anatomy #Radiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... Septic Emboli Cause Injury ... : heart block, annular ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... Septic emboli cause injury ... : Heart block, annular ... or aortic abscess ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology