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Type B Aortic Dissection Flap on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX

Elderly male with hypertension and DM presents
Type B Aortic Dissection ... - PLAX Elderly ... Diagnosis? ... the descending aorta ... #Aortic #Dissection
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... on POCUS (PLAX ... What's the Diagnosis ... #Dissection #Aortic ... #Aorta #Echocardiogram
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... is caused by a ... the wall of the aorta ... #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Mechanical → severe aortic ... rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... ) • Puimonary vascular ... #diagnosis #management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
• Most common type ... rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... Classification #Types ... #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Peripheral vascular ... - Cataract Plan ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis