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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Management and Surveillance

- Screening should be considered for more than just men
Abdominal Aortic ... Aneurysm (AAA) ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #AAA #Management ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
Annual rupture risk ... aortic aneurysm ... Guidelines for the treatment ... of abdominal aortic ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Evaluation: 1. ... Assess for high risk ... aneurysm 3. ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... (>5%): - Aortic ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management