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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
weakening [6], with rupture ... Table 1: Annual ... to abdominal aortic ... aneurysm diameter ... aortic aneurysms
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
to the risk of rupture ... classic triad of a ruptured ... for increased diameter ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm
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Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aortic Aneurysm ... aortic aneurysm ... significant risk of rupture ... #AAA #Long #POCUS ... #Aorta #clinical
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Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... Diabetes regimen ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
/50 Rule (part 1) ... and second ribs.1 ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary