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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
dilatation of the abdominal ... Risk factors include ... Due to the risk ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Ultrasound #AAA
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
Rupture risk significantly ... increases when AAA ... Table 1: Annual ... rupture risk according ... References: Radiology
Effective radiation dose in adults - Following are comparisons of effective radiation dose in adults with
in adults with background ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... high risk > 1% risk ... one post op Cardiology ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal
Popliteal Aneurysm on Leg POCUS

An 80yo male presented with right leg pain. A DVT ultrasound behind
A DVT ultrasound ... Resolution: Abdominal ... significantly higher risk ... for an AAA. (40% ... have an AAA).
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Fusiform Abdominal ... Aortic Aneurysm (AAA ... diagnostic for AAA ... with significant risk ... Aorta #clinical #ultrasound
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
in paediatric radiology ... mSv 12 months Abdominal ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
#PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Background #Radiation ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
GRACE-2 Guidelines for Low-Risk, Recurrent Abdominal Pain in the ED

1) Should adult ED patients with low-risk,
Guidelines for Low-Risk ... patients with low-risk ... patients with low-risk ... patients with low-risk ... Guidelines #Low #Risk