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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
greater than 1cm/year ... intramural thrombus ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #Aortic #Aneurysm
Aortic and Mitral Valve Vegetations in Endocarditis on POCUS - PLAX

Why would this 30 y/o male
on POCUS - PLAX ... stethoscope would hear ... on the aortic & ... #POCUS #PLAX #clinical ... #cardiology
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

This clip is taken from a 60yo female who also has left hydronephrosis.
POCUS This clip ... mural thrombus ... of the aorta wall ... posteriorly near ... #Aneurysm #POCUS
Aortic Graft on POCUS Echocardiogram

Phased array placed over L parasternal 4th intercostal space, indicator towards pt’s
—> parasternal long ... hyperechoic) in the ... c/w prior aneurysm ... Echocardiogram #cardiology ... #PLAX
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... - Cataract Plan ... unless prior heart/lung ... and undergoing AAA