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TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... EKG: afib, twi I ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Non-ischemic EKG ... Proximal aortic ... Note large aortic ... #Aorta #Echocardiogram ... PLAX #Clinical #Ultrasound
Point of Care Transesophageal Echocardiogram during Cardiac Arrest

POC-TEE in cardiac arrest: Instant recognition of shockable rhythm
Transesophageal Echocardiogram ... a pulse check (ECG ... cardiacarrest #acls #echocardiogram ... #clinical #ultrasound ... transesophageal #vfib
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
- Management Checklist ... Evaluation - EKG ... (no B-lines on ultrasound ... Nephrotoxins (e.g ... channel blocker (eg
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Sign - Type A Aortic ... STEMI on EKG ... Can you spot the ... - VCU Ultrasound ... #Sign #TypeA #Aortic
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... tissue disorder e.g ... deficit • Shock ... blood pressure: e.g ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Myocarditis
Diagnosis 
• Endomyocardial biopsy (gold standard, rarely performed) 
• Clinical presentation 
• Cardiovascular MRI 
Clinical 
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gallop • Abnormal ECG ... , echocardiogram ... • Cardiogenic shock ... cardiac death Management ... Myocarditis #Diagnosis #Management
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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infarction • Aortic ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... Initial workup: • EKG ... • Bedside ultrasound
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... reverse the insult (eg ... #Shock #Management
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- RUQ ultrasound ... as for septic shock ... (e.g. moderate ... resuscitation (e.g ... choledolithiasis (e.g