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Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aortic Aneurysm ... (AAA) on Long Axis ... in long with color ... #AAA #Long #POCUS ... #Aorta #clinical
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... surgery is recommended ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
FAST negative, Aorta ... perforation next to Aorta ... #Ruptured #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Aortic ... #POCUS #Clinical
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... unless prior heart/lung ... or upper abdominal
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
or prior aortic ... no matter how long ... de novo between aorta ... following any surgical aortic ... or within the aorta
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
• Other intra-abdominal ... hernia repair, colon ... (e.g. aortic aneurysm ... replacement) • Lung ... #Preoperative #