Notes in 03_Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)}} refers {{c2::to the permanent dilation of the abdominal aorta to a diameter of more than 3cm.}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Unruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)}} {{c1::Asymptomatic}} {{c1::Non-specific abdominal pain}} {{c1::Pulsatile and&n…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of a {{c2::Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)}}Triad of {{c1::Severe abdominal pain that radiates to the back}} {{c1::Haemodynamic …
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) {{c1::Men >> Women}} {{c1::Age > 55}} {{c1::Smoking}} {{c1::Hypertension}} {{c1::Family histo…
Published	02/10/2024	Initial Investigation of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is {{c1::Ultrasound}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA){{c1::CT angiogram (gives a detailed picture of the aneurysm and guides elective surgery)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Screening Test of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA){{c1::All men in England are offered a screening ultrasound scan at age 65 to detect asympt…
Published	02/10/2024	Referral of Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA){{c1::If symptomatic, or > 5.5 cm, or an increase in size by >1 cm in a year the patien…
Published	02/10/2024	Patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm of {{c1::3-4.4}} cm should have a {{c2::yearly}} ultrasound
Published	02/10/2024	Patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm of {{c1::4.5-5.4}} cm should have a {{c2::3 monthly}} ultrasound
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) {{c1::A-E assessment}} {{c1::Open repair via a laparotomy}} {{c1::Endovascular aneurys…
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