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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... cm in men [7] (Table ... Table 1: Annual ... rupture risk according ... #Management #AAA
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
Risk factors include ... Due to the risk ... have claimed that POCUS ... for increased diameter ... Clinical #Radiology #POCUS
Diabetic foot risk stratification and triage (NHS Scotland) 2021
Risk stratification – Summary

These risk categories relate to
Diabetic foot risk ... Scotland) 2021 Risk ... use of the SCI-Diabetes ... tool #DiabeticFoot ... #Diabetes #Foot
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
manage Type 2 diabetes ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table ... #medications #diabetes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... ASA class If ... Stable patients ... Diabetes regimen ... and undergoing AAA
The natural history of AAA shows that as aneurysms increase in size, they expand at a
natural history of AAA ... greater rate (Table ... 21 ) and the risk ... #Management #AAA ... Lifetime #Rupture #Diameter
The natural history of AAA shows that as aneurysms increase in size, they expand at a
natural history of AAA ... greater rate (Table ... 21 ) and the risk ... #Management #AAA ... GrowthRate #Expansion #Diameter
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
HEART Score – A Tool ... is an excellent tool ... calculating the risk ... the ED to help focus ... identifying low risk
Side Effects of Atypical and Typical Antipsychotics - Comparison Table
Atypical antipsychotics: Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Amisulpride, Ziprasidone
Antipsychotics - Comparison Table ... development of diabetes ... syndrome, increased risk ... people), elevated risk ... Profiles #Comparison #Table
Popliteal Aneurysm on Leg POCUS

An 80yo male presented with right leg pain. A DVT ultrasound behind
Aneurysm on Leg POCUS ... significantly higher risk ... for an AAA. (40% ... have an AAA). ... Aneurysm #Leg #POCUS