3 results
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
Pulmonary Nodule ... Evaluation is guided ... Pulmonary nodules ... disease and coronary artery ... with a higher risk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... (>5%): - Aortic ... Chest X-ray: ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... Superficial temporal artery ... disturbance • Temp. artery ... ESR > 50mm/hr • Biopsy