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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 ... Ruptured #Aneurysm #Aorta
This is a parasternal long axis view demonstrating significant enlargement of the aortic root with an
proximal ascending aorta ... Director #Clinical #POCUS ... #Cardiac #Echocardiogram ... #PLAX #AorticDissection ... #Aorta #Flap
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
stairs, brisk 4 mph ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... unless prior heart/lung ... and undergoing AAA