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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
to the risk of rupture ... have claimed that POCUS ... for increased diameter ... wall defines an aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
AAA Rupture on POCUS - Transverse view mid Aorta-with Doppler.
Severe mid-abd pain/older female. You see what
AAA Rupture on POCUS ... Has 5.72 cm saccular ... aneurysm. ... #abdominal #aortic ... #POCUS #Transverse
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Mechanical Complications ... chamber size and valvular ... commonly affected • Assess ... ratio of neck diameter ... cardionerds #Complications
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
staphylococci Culture ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... insult due to vascular ... destructive lesion • Complications ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... - Peripheral vascular ... Diabetes regimen ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management