SMA Syndrome - very rare condition where SMA compressed by duodenum - associated w/rapid weight loss, scoliosis surgery--> change in anatomic relationships
Risk Factors
Hx known atherosclerosis or Rfs
Rfs for embolic disease→ a fib, ventricular thrombus, acute low BP/low flow superimposed on atherosclerosis
Hypercoaguble states (in particular, anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome)