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Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aneurysm (AAA) ... on Long Axis POCUS ... color. >3cm is diagnostic ... significant risk of rupture ... #Long #POCUS #Aorta
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
and Management ... • Should be on differential ... no matter how long ... de novo between aorta ... or within the aorta
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... very remarkable w/differential ... identifies 85 to 95% of cases ... day, followed by long ... #Management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... and Superficial temporal ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
verrucous) • Lung ... CA • Involves aortic ... Septic Emboli Cause ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... #management #cardiology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
The sagittal suture ... When the diagnosis ... The femoral pulses ... coarctation of the aorta ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
of syncope (temporary ... heart disease like aortic ... Epsilon #clinical #diagnosis ... This includes long ... #cardiology #differential