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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
greater than 1cm/year ... an intramural thrombus ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #Ultrasound #AAA
AAA Endoleak on POCUS

80 y/o w severe abdominal pain, one year after endoprosthesis stent of an
80 y/o w severe abdominal ... pain, one year ... aortic aneurysm ... instant diagnosis ... #ultrasound #vascular
ACUTE ABDOMEN systemic sonographic approach to acute abdomen in emergency 
department - Mnemonic and Differential

A -
Differential A - Abdominal ... aortic aneurysm ... bowel loop O - Obstructive ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
- Differential Diagnosis ... disease - Renal ultrasound ... ; MRA; abdominal ... • Obstructive ... Hyperthyroidism • Aortic
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

This clip is taken from a 60yo female who also has left hydronephrosis.
Ruptured AAA on POCUS ... landmark), the mural thrombus ... wall posteriorly near ... Ruptured #AAA #Abdominal ... #ultrasound #Vascular
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Glomerulonephritis, arthritis, obstructive ... - GI tract: abdominal ... well as inner ear ... Supply gut -> abdominal ... retinopathy Lab Tests
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
determine if stress test ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis