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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
The classic triad ... have claimed that POCUS ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #Aorta #Transverse
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
root, and left atrium ... Northwestern University #Clinical ... #EM #Radiology ... #POCUS #CardiacUS ... ParsternalLong #AorticDissection
Aortic dissection carries an incredibly high mortality that increases 1%/hour. POCUS can be used as a
POCUS can be used ... is not seen on POCUS ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #AbdominalUS #AorticDissection ... #Aorta #Flap #Transverse
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... one post op Cardiology ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal