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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... The classic triad ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound
Paraesophageal Hernia on POCUS
Abdominal pain Vomiting Tachycardia Tachypnea
Large hernia with outlet obstruction. Admitted for surgical repair.
Paraesophageal Hernia on POCUS ... Abdominal pain ... Note left atrial ... note thoracic aorta ... #clinical #ultrasound
Septal Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

52yo worsening exertional sx and murmur. EKG nonspecific, Serial trops (-) 
EM resident
EKG nonspecific, Serial ... EM resident does ... Metoprolol - VCU Ultrasound ... #HOCM #HCM #clinical ... #pocus
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Clinical • Under-recognized ... counseling should be done ... support for patients clinically ... Serial TTE and close ... #cardiology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... medical and surgical management