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Coarctation of Aorta (CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
 • Prevalence
 • Anatomy of CoA
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Coarctation of Aorta ... Aortic Arch (IAA ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... IAA #cardiology ... #pediatrics #peds
AAA Endoleak on POCUS

80 y/o w severe abdominal pain, one year after endoprosthesis stent of an
AAA Endoleak on ... provides an instant diagnosis ... #Endoleak #AAA ... #clinical #aorta ... #ultrasound #vascular
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aneurysm (AAA) ... color. >3cm is diagnostic ... for AAA. >5cm is ... #Aneurysm #AAA ... #Long #POCUS #Aorta
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
patient with known AAA ... de novo between aorta ... compression of AAA ... bleed and known AAA ... or within the aorta
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
Ruptured AAA on ... Large AAA with leak ... it is leaking AAA ... to diagnose through ... abdominal #aneurysm #aorta
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... Marfans, EDS ... Pulse deficit/differential ... #Dissection #diagnosis
Causes of Syncope

NEUROLOGICAL
 - CVA/Stroke
 - Cancer
 - Carotid Stenosis
 - Parkinson’s Disease
 - Psychosis
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NEUROLOGICAL - CVA ... CARDIAC - Aortic ... Hypotension - Ruptured AAA ... Syncope #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... b) CHF c) CVA ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... and undergoing AAA ... stratification #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Diagnosis Framework ... Schonlein Purpura (IgA ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... (when evaluation ... Coarctation of aorta ... White-coat syndrome