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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
have claimed that POCUS ... wall defines an aneurysm ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
Medium and large ... coronary artery aneurysms ... is a skin prick test ... • Nonsurgical abdominal ... signs #symptoms #rheumatology
The clip above is from a patient who presented with abdominal pain and syncope. His vitals
presented with abdominal ... aortic aneurysm ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS ... #Aortic #Aneurysm
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Behget's Syndrome (International Study Group for Behget's Disease):
 • Recurrent,
Abnormal pathergy test ... oligoarticular, medium-large ... thromboses, arterial aneurysms ... Diagnosis #criteria #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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+ MPO-ANCA MEDIUM ... - GI tract: abdominal ... • Medium Vessels ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Small Bowel Obstruction
Visualized here are dilated loops of bowel as a result of SBO. One can
as a result of SBO ... piano sign," and abdominal ... MD #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS ... #SBO #Obstruction
Small Bowel Obstruction
These images were recorded from an elderly lady with abdominal pain and vomiting. Small
elderly lady with abdominal ... Other signs of SBO ... Ireland #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS ... #SBO #SmallBowell
Incarcerated Hernia with SBO
29yo F with known hernia p/w sudden onset abdominal pain 2hrs ago. Given
Incarcerated Hernia with SBO ... w sudden onset abdominal ... evidence of an SBO ... County #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #AbdominalUS
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Medical history ... determine if stress test ... one post op Cardiology ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... perioperative medical
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Involves large and medium ... the “Chewing gum test ... initiating steroids, so ... them, but urgent rheumatology