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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
dilatation of the abdominal ... greater than 1cm/year ... include pulsatile abdominal ... the way in any abdominal ... #POCUS #Abdominal
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... Computed Tomography (CT ... 1 year - Barium ... 1 year MEN’S IMAGING ... #PatientInfo #Radiology
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
in paediatric radiology ... /year 1 day Airline ... Chest CT 3 mSv 12 ... months Abdominal ... CT 5 mSv 20 months
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
echo in the last year ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal