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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
include pulsatile ... hypotension and pain ... have claimed that POCUS ... wall defines an aneurysm ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm
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Diffuse Acute Abdominal Pain (<72 hours) - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Look for surgical abdomen
Upper quadrant: R/O cardiac,
Pain (<72 hours ... ) - Differential ... Diagnostic Algorithm ... aortic aneurysm ... #Pain #Differential
Giant AAA on POCUS

Elderly pt with abd/back pain. Stable. Has pulsatile mass on exam spans 12
Giant AAA on POCUS ... with abd/back pain ... Has pulsatile mass ... clinical #ultrasound #abdominal ... #aneurysm
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Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... - GI tract: abdominal ... aortitis, aortic aneurysm ... Supply gut -> abdominal ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
tenderness - decreased pulsation ... pain • HTN • ... tract, and often causes ... gut involvement, abdominal ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms