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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
to the risk of rupture ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound ... #Aorta #Transverse
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Fraction (HFrEF) Clinical ... Symptoms: cough, abdominal ... distension, wheeze, abdominal ... → no signs of CXR ... #management #cardiology
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
paratracheal line (> 2- ... of the aorta, aneurysm ... dissection and rupture ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... 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)
x-ray (CXR), try ... /50 Rule (part 2) ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary