7 results
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
may progress in size ... increases when AAA ... Table 1: Annual ... 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 ... for changes in size ... is growing in size ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #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 ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS ... #AAA #Abdominal ... #Aorta #Ruptured
Massive Aortic Root Dilatation on Echocardiogram (PLAX) in Marfan's Disease
Can’t remember size this was many years
Can’t remember size ... Ana Victoria Soto-Quintela ... Echocardiogram #aorta ... #clinical #pocus ... #Marfans #cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
CA • Involves aortic ... Septic Emboli Cause Injury ... : heart block, annular ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... This post will focus ... the concerning side ... oxygen via nasal cannula ... #Radiology #CTChest