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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
Risk factors include ... Due to the risk ... of rupture, elective ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal
Abdominal X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Is there bowel dilatation, wall edema or pneumatosis?
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Abdominal X-Ray ... Anatomy and Interpretation ... you place every focus ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #labeled #anatomy
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
Rupture risk significantly ... increases when AAA ... risk according ... to abdominal aortic ... References: Radiology
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
POCUS Just a ... color. >3cm is diagnostic ... with significant risk ... of rupture and ... #AAA #Long #POCUS
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
suggestive of rupture ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS ... #AAA #Abdominal ... #Aorta #Ruptured
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Rupture Risks, Diagnosis and Management

#Abdominal #Aortic #Aneurysm #Rupture #Risks #Diagnosis #Management #Diameter #AAA
Abdominal Aortic ... Aneurysm Rupture ... Risks, Diagnosis ... #Rupture #Risks ... #Diameter #AAA
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
Ruptured AAA on ... to diagnose through ... #AAA #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #abdominal ... #aneurysm #aorta
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

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