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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
Risk factors include ... Due to the risk ... of rupture, elective ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
Rupture risk significantly ... increases when AAA ... risk according ... to abdominal aortic ... References: Radiology
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Fusiform Abdominal ... POCUS Just a ... with significant risk ... of rupture and ... #AAA #Long #POCUS
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... (>5%): - Aortic ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
• Other intra-abdominal ... surgery • Other orthopedic ... • Major intra-abdominal ... surgery (e.g. aortic ... #Preoperative #