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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 ... have claimed that POCUS ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm
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
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 ... or upper abdominal ... #stratification
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
• Other intra-abdominal ... • Major intra-abdominal ... surgery (e.g. aortic ... #Preoperative # ... #Table #Stratification
Risk Stratification for DVT-VTE Among Surgical Inpatients
High risk 
 - Recent major orthopedic surgery/arthroplasty/fracture 
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Risk Stratification ... - Recent major orthopedic ... /fracture - Abdominal ... - Stroke - Central ... immobilization (> 72 hours) preoperatively