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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
X-ray limitations ... overview of X-ray ... considerations for high-risk ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #KUB
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
Natural history ... Rupture risk significantly ... Annual rupture risk ... aortic aneurysm ... References: Radiology
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... without contrast material ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
(>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... Chest X-ray: ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... with an increased risk ... • Increased risk ... Syndrome • Blunt Abdominal
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
in paediatric radiology ... days Chest X-ray ... mSv 12 months Abdominal ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
(Can occur later ... Risk Factors: • ... Anemia ✗ NOT a risk ... heart failure • Aortic ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology