6 results
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
may progress in size ... increases when AAA ... References: Radiology ... 37:1106-1117 #Management ... #RuptureRisk #Size
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
for changes in size ... is growing in size ... for increased diameter ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal
Giant AAA on POCUS

Elderly pt with abd/back pain. Stable. Has pulsatile mass on exam spans 12
Giant AAA on POCUS ... size dissuade you ... #Giant #POCUS # ... clinical #ultrasound #abdominal ... #aneurysm
AAA Rupture on Abdominal POCUS
Another patient with ruptured AAA.  Note again abnormal wall motion at
AAA Rupture on Abdominal ... POCUS Another patient ... strain obviously plays ... Rupture #Aorta #Abdominal ... #Aneurysm #POCUS
AAA Rupture on POCUS - Transverse view mid Aorta-with Doppler.
Severe mid-abd pain/older female. You see what
AAA Rupture on POCUS ... wall motion by site ... Always scan in 2 planes ... #Rupture #abdominal ... #aortic #aneurysm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Cataract Plan ... Diabetes regimen ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management