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Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
(AAA) on Long Axis ... in long with color ... #AAA #Long #POCUS ... #Aorta #clinical ... #ultrasound
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
Rupture risk significantly ... Table 1: Annual ... rupture risk according ... to abdominal aortic ... References: Radiology
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
Due to the risk ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Point of Care Ultrasound ... #Ruptured #Aneurysm ... #Transverse #Color ... #POCUS #Clinical ... #Abdominal #Rupturing
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

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