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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Management and Surveillance

- Screening should be considered for more than just men
Aneurysm (AAA) ... #Aneurysm #AAA ... #Management #Aorta ... #Vascular #Treatment ... #Algorithm
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Evaluation: 1. ... aneurysm 3. ... Examine for: • Pulse ... Dissection #diagnosis #management ... #vascular
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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and bullous or vesicular ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms ... diminished, or tender pulses ... aneurysm • Medium ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
CA • Involves aortic ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... disease • Vasculitis ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - Peripheral vascular ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management