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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
the abdominal aorta ... to the risk of rupture ... an intramural thrombus ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound ... #Aorta #Transverse
LV Pseudoaneurysm

• False “pseudo” aneurysm: rupture w/ blood contained *outside* wall layers. (case below)

• True aneurysm:
: rupture w/ blood ... (case below) • ... Ventricular #Clinical #POCUS ... CardiacMRI #PSAX #A4C ... #Echocardiogram
AAA Rupture on Abdominal POCUS

Elderly female with back pain and hypotension.  While sensitivity of ultrasound
POCUS Elderly ... high, in this case ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Rupture ... #Abdominal #POCUS
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

This clip is taken from a 60yo female who also has left hydronephrosis.
POCUS This clip ... landmark), the mural thrombus ... interruption of the aorta ... Abdominal #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #ultrasound #Vascular