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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
weakening [6], with rupture ... Rupture risk significantly ... 4.5 cm in women and ... Table 1: Annual rupture ... #AorticAneurysm
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
increased age, and ... to the risk of rupture ... classic triad of a ruptured ... for increased diameter ... #Ultrasound #AAA
Giant AAA on POCUS

Elderly pt with abd/back pain. Stable. Has pulsatile mass on exam spans 12
cm so not Giant ... non ruptured. ... reported 25 cm non ruptured ... clinical #ultrasound ... #abdominal #aneurysm