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Proximal aorta transverse view demonstrating the inferior vena cava (ivc), the aorta (ao), the celiac trunk
Proximal aorta transverse ... cava (ivc), the aorta ... ” #Clinical #EM ... Radiology #Vasc #POCUS ... #Aorta #Transverse
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... , but normal values ... the “Chewing gum test
Aortic dissection carries an incredibly high mortality that increases 1%/hour. POCUS can be used as a
as a rule-in test ... The aorta is the ... anterior third of the aorta ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #Aorta #Flap #Transverse
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... < 30 years - Aorta ... : - Aorta and ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
AAA is hard to diagnose ... sometimes - MCW EM ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #abdominal #aneurysm ... #aorta