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Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
exam performed: Cardiac ... IVC collapsible, Lungs ... FAST negative, Aorta ... perforation next to Aorta ... #Aorta #Aortic
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aneurysm (AAA) ... on Long Axis POCUS ... aneurysm in long ... #Aneurysm #AAA ... #Long #POCUS #Aorta
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Assess for high risk ... • Cardiac surgery ... aneurysm 3. ... #management #vascular
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

Here's the abdominal ultrasound of a man who was in
Aneurysm (AAA) ... in shock after cardiac ... forget about the #Aorta ... appears to mimic dissection ... #Aneurysm #POCUS
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Arterial Thrombosis - Differential ... • Acquired Risk ... atheroemboli) • Aorta ... - Aortic dissection ... • Aneurysm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
4 mph walk 3. ... (>5%): - Aortic ... unless prior heart/lung ... and undergoing AAA ... medical and surgical management