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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
Rupture risk significantly ... rupture risk according ... to abdominal aortic ... the treatment of abdominal ... aortic aneurysms
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aortic Aneurysm ... (AAA) on Long Axis ... of rupture and ... #AAA #Long #POCUS ... #Aorta #clinical
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The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
aortic aneurysm ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #AbdominalUS #AAA ... #Abdominal #Aortic ... #Aneurysm #Aorta
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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... of rupture, elective ... classic triad of a ruptured ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm
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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 ... #Clinical #Abdominal
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ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM 

SURGICAL repair (standard) for men with AAA ≥ 5.5 cm or > 4.0
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ... ANEURYSM SURGICAL ... increase in 1.0 cm in diameter ... Annual RISK for ... rupture: 0% for
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
Ruptured AAA on ... @MCW_EM_US #Ruptured ... #AAA #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #abdominal ... #aneurysm #aorta
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Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
(>5%): - Aortic ... Diabetes regimen ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... unless prior heart/lung ... or upper abdominal
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
EMHighAK) and Brit Long ... This post will focus ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary