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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

69 y/o smoker presents to outpatient clinic for inhaler refill. Out
Abdominal Aortic ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #POCUS #aorta # ... vascular #clinical ... #labeled
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
3cm from outer wall ... an aneurysm. ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
aortic aneurysm ... Tanguay, DO #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #Abdominal #Aortic ... #Aneurysm #Aorta
AAA w/ intraluminal thrombus on abdominal POCUS

Which of the following describes this clip most accurately?
Resolution: AAA
POCUS Which ... to mistake the inner ... Labeled Schematic ... #POCUS #clinical ... #aneurysm
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
the silhouette sign ... , aneurysm, dissection ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR ... #Normal #Labeled
AAA Rupture on POCUS - Transverse view mid Aorta-with Doppler.
Severe mid-abd pain/older female. You see what
again at abnormal wall ... #AAA #Rupture #abdominal ... #aortic #aneurysm ... #aort #POCUS #Transverse ... Doppler #color #clinical
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

This clip is taken from a 60yo female who also has left hydronephrosis.
wall posteriorly ... Ruptured #AAA #Abdominal ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #Vascular
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... episcleritis as well ... purpura: strong sign ... aneurysm • Medium ... Supply gut -> abdominal
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
stairs, brisk 4 mph walk ... Change in clinical ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... pulse deficits vascular ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms