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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... 3cm from outer wall ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #Aorta #Transverse
Abdominal X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Is there bowel dilatation, wall edema or pneumatosis?
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bowel dilatation, wall ... you place every focus ... interpretation #radiology ... #diagnosis #labeled ... #anatomy #clinical
Normal Coronary Sinus on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)
Dilated CS can be mistaken as descending thoracic aorta. Know
Normal Coronary ... descending thoracic aorta ... #Sinus #POCUS # ... #clinical #anatomy ... #cardiology
Dilated Coronary Sinus on POCUS Echocardiogram
Dilated CS can be mistaken as descending thoracic aorta. Know the
Dilated Coronary ... descending thoracic aorta ... Echocardiogram #PLAX ... #clinical #anatomy ... #cardiology #a4c
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
repair and did well ... Tanguay, DO #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #AbdominalUS #AAA ... #Aneurysm #Aorta
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... node syndrome - Coronary ... < 30 years - Aorta ... Supply gut -> abdominal ... retinopathy Lab Tests
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
stairs, brisk 4 mph walk ... determine if stress test ... Change in clinical ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal
Aortic dissection carries an incredibly high mortality that increases 1%/hour. POCUS can be used as a
as a rule-in test ... life threatening diagnosis ... echogenic vessel wall ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #AbdominalUS #AorticDissection