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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
Due to the risk ... greater than 1cm/year ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #Ultrasound #AAA
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... ) — Lung Cancer ... mSv 4 years - Cardiac ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
exam Determine Cardiac ... determine if stress test ... one post op Cardiology ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal