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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

69 y/o smoker presents to outpatient clinic for inhaler refill. Out
Abdominal Aortic ... Global Ultrasound ... globalultrasou1 #AAA #Abdominal ... vascular #clinical ... #labeled
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Pain Causes - Differential ... syndrome • Chronic portal ... • Splenomegaly/Abscess ... aortic aneurysms ... Chronic #Causes #Differential
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Disruptions in vascular ... Skin biopsy • Abdominal ... ultrasound # ... Petechiae #Rash #Differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... disease - Renal ultrasound ... ; MRA; abdominal ... Oral sodium loading ... Hyperthyroidism • Aortic
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitides - Differential ... and bullous or vesicular ... - GI tract: abdominal ... - Recurrent oral ... Supply gut -> abdominal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... pulse deficits vascular ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... strength & enzymes normal ... gut involvement, abdominal
Splenic Artery on POCUS

Which of the following vessels is appreciated in this clip?
Resolution: Splenic artery (off
o'clock from the aorta ... Labeled Schematic ... POCUS #Anatomy #Normal ... #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #Abdominal
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... neuroexam - Oral ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal