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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
to the risk of rupture ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #Ultrasound #AAA ... #Aortic #Aneurysm
Giant Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm on POCUS
CC: dizzy, short of breath
Exam: loud murmur
Even if "Exit" isn't one
Aneurysm on POCUS ... CC: dizzy, short ... Thoracic #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #TAA #giant #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound
Causes of Severe Aortic Regurgitation - Differential Diagnosis
Acute:
 • Leaflet: Traumatic Rupture, Acute Infective Endocarditis, Acute
Leaflet: Traumatic Rupture ... Traumatic Injury to Root ... , Salmonella), Giant ... Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms ... Diagnosis #Causes #cardiology
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
suggestive of rupture ... the operating room ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS ... #Aorta #Ruptured
Giant AAA on POCUS

Elderly pt with abd/back pain. Stable. Has pulsatile mass on exam spans 12
Giant AAA on POCUS ... 18 cm AAA non ruptured ... reported 25 cm non ruptured ... #ultrasound #abdominal ... #aneurysm