AAA painless rupture s/s in female?

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

I don't want any medical advice.... but want to know if there is a similar term for females presenting with a painless AAA as there is in males. I.e.: males may have painless testicular ecchymosis or "sign of Bryant" (rare but happens). A family member has a hx of various health issues, including atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta dx'd by way of r/o of something else and hasn't seen a cardio yet. Tonight I am called with c/o bruising near her pelvis she states is spontaneous. She sent me pics and she has obvious ecchymosis from bright red to dark blue in the femoral artery locations.

Again, not looking for advice, looking for terms to research. I gave you the information so you can help me with terms, not advice. Thanks!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I would use the search terms that you just posted. And if I were you, I would not give this family member any advice, other than to say: "Get yourself to a cardiovascular consult immediately!"

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Or even maybe an ER

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Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.

She should go to the ER right away.

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

Yes, I know to tell her to get to care and to get evaluated by a cardio. Some people are unfortunately stubborn :( I have not been asked for advice, I want to look up stuff for myself.

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