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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
may progress in size ... Table 1: Annual ... aortic aneurysm ... aortic aneurysms ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
for changes in size ... is growing in size ... wall defines an aneurysm ... #Ultrasound #AAA ... #Aortic #Aneurysm
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM 

SURGICAL repair (standard) for men with AAA ≥ 5.5 cm or > 4.0
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ... ANEURYSM SURGICAL ... ) for men with AAA ... rapidly increased in size ... Annual RISK for
AAA Rupture on Abdominal POCUS
Another patient with ruptured AAA.  Note again abnormal wall motion at
AAA Rupture on Abdominal ... wall motion at site ... #Rupture #Aorta ... #Abdominal #Aneurysm ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... • Most common site ... triad: Bleeding, abdominal ... , and palpable abdominal ... • Should be on differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... Findings by Vessel Size ... aneurysm • Medium ... Supply gut -> abdominal ... LFT • ESR • ANA