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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
risk according to abdominal ... diameter. ... References: Radiology ... the treatment of abdominal ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
to the risk of rupture ... for increased diameter ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #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 ... destructive lesion • Complications ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
90% of IE cases Culture ... staphylococci Culture ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... destructive lesion • Complications ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology
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