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Coarctation of Aorta (CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
 • Prevalence
 • Anatomy of CoA
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Coarctation of Aorta ... Aortic Arch (IAA ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... IAA #cardiology ... #pediatrics #peds
Focused Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound - Transducer positions for aortic scan. Proximal (A), Mid-aorta (B), Distal (C),
Focused Abdominal ... Aorta Ultrasound ... Proximal (A), Mid-aorta ... Longitudinal (D) #EM #Radiology ... #Vasc #POCUS #AAA
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
aortic aneurysm ... References: Radiology ... Saint-Luc - Montreal/CA ... aortic aneurysms ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
aortic aneurysm ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS ... #AAA #Abdominal ... #Aorta #Ruptured
Popliteal Aneurysm on Leg POCUS

An 80yo male presented with right leg pain. A DVT ultrasound behind
on Leg POCUS ... ultrasound behind the knee ... Resolution: Abdominal ... aorta. ... have an AAA).
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
b) CHF c) CVA ... one post op Cardiology ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management