Aneurysm, Thoracic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Aneurysm, Thoracic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a life-threatening condition that causes significant short- and long-term mortality due to rupture and dissection. Aneurysm is defined as dilatation of the aorta of greater than 150% of its normal diameter ...

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Thoracic aortic aneurysm is a life-threatening condition that causes significant short- and long-term mortality. http://bit.ly/9NijR1

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Emergency Medicine News - Point-of-care Focused Cardiac Ultrasound for the Assessment of Thoracic Aortic Dimensions, Dilation, and Aneurysmal Disease |3965049

mdlinx.com — “Emergency Medicine Medical Article: Point-of-care Focused Cardiac Ultrasound for the Assessment of Thoracic Aortic Dimensions, Dilation, and Aneurysmal DiseaseView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Point-of-care Focused Cardiac Ultrasound for the Assessment of Thoracic Aortic Dimensions, Dilation, and Ane... http://t.co/CQOD45T9 #ER

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Fracture, Rib: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Simple rib fractures are the most common injury sustained following blunt chest trauma, accounting for more than half of thoracic injuries from nonpenetrating trauma. Approximately 10% of all patients admitted after blunt chest trauma have one ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Simple rib fractures are the most common injury sustained following blunt chest trauma. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ciOffR

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a broad term that refers to compression of the neurovascular structures in the area just above the first rib and behind the clavicle that results in upper extremity symptoms. It represents ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Pain between the neck and shoulders may be referred to as thoracic outlet syndrome. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/cG4j08

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Intravascular Stents, Thoracic Aorta: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1994, Dake et al first reported the use of thoracic stent-grafts for the treatment of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms in patients who were believed to be at excessive risk for conventional open surgery.1 These authors ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Who is (or isn't) a candidate for thoracic aorta intravascular stents? Hear from the experts. http://bit.ly/dcOtai

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Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: eMedicine Thoracic Surgery

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Aneurysmal degeneration can occur anywhere in the human aorta. By definition, an aneurysm is a localized or diffuse dilation of an artery with a diameter at least 50% greater than the normal size of the artery. A ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a potentially deadly condition. How is it diagnosed and treated? http://bit.ly/cT5mdv

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Aneurysm, Abdominal: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a relatively common, potentially life-threatening condition. Most cases are asymptomatic and are often detected as an incidental finding using diagnostic imaging obtained for other reasons. There is a wide spectrum of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Abdominal aneurysms - relatively common and sometimes deadly. Know the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/dicU9W

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