Vascular Flashcards by Matthew Machin

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Differential for loin pain

A

= abdominal aortic aneurysm

Renal stones

Pyelonephritis

Diverticulitis

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Investigations for loin pain

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Unstable = Vascular Consult, FAST Scan +/- aortic aneurysm repair

If pulsatile mass and stable –> CT angiogram Aorta

If no pulsatile mass and stable –> CT KUB

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