Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm discovered by pocket-sized ultrasound in a low resource setting: a case report
Abstract Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening condition characterized by the weakening and dilation of the abdominal aorta. AAA primarily affects men, smokers, and the elderly, with rupture being a fatal complication. While point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is valuable in...
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| Формат: | Статья |
| Язык: | English |
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BMC
2024-01-01
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| Серии: | International Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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| Online-ссылка: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00579-w |