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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
weakening [6], with rupture ... to abdominal aortic ... aneurysm diameter ... References: Radiology ... of abdominal aortic
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
to the risk of rupture ... classic triad of a ruptured ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #Aortic #Aneurysm
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
suggestive of rupture ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS ... #AAA #Abdominal ... #Aorta #Ruptured
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... : heart block, annular ... or aortic abscess ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... : Heart block, annular ... or aortic abscess ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Peripheral vascular ... Diabetes regimen ... one post op Cardiology ... or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management