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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) - Summary Sheet
 • Risk Factors
 • Diagnosis
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Abdominal Aortic ... Aneurysms (AAA) ... Summary Sheet • Risk ... #Aortic #Aneurysms ... #AAA #Aorta #diagnosis
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... Annual rupture risk ... 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
Risk factors include ... Due to the risk ... have claimed that POCUS ... for increased diameter ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Rupture Risks, Diagnosis and Management

#Abdominal #Aortic #Aneurysm #Rupture #Risks #Diagnosis #Management #Diameter #AAA
Abdominal Aortic ... Risks, Diagnosis ... #Abdominal #Aortic ... #Management #Diameter ... #AAA
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aortic Aneurysm ... aortic aneurysm ... with significant risk ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #AAA #Long #POCUS
Popliteal Aneurysm on Leg POCUS

An 80yo male presented with right leg pain. A DVT ultrasound behind
on Leg POCUS ... Resolution: Abdominal ... aorta. ... significantly higher risk ... for an AAA. (40%
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM 

SURGICAL repair (standard) for men with AAA ≥ 5.5 cm or > 4.0
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ... ANEURYSM SURGICAL ... ) for men with AAA ... increase in 1.0 cm in diameter ... Annual RISK for
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
(>5%): - Aortic ... Diabetes regimen ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management