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Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). Positive "spot sign" on Ocular Ultrasound

78 yo M with sudden onset
Central retinal artery ... occlusion (CRAO ... Positive "spot sign ... " on Ocular Ultrasound ... Embolus #Clinical #POCUS
92F w acute painless monocular vision loss. What's the diagnosis?

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Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)! Retrobulbar "spot
Central retinal artery ... Retrobulbar "spot ... sign" with embolus ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #OcularUS #CRAO
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Triage EKG (no prior ... Sister had MI in ... RV, McConnell's sign ... A4c #clinical #cardiology ... #McConnells #sign
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) on Ocular POCUS

This patient is likely presented with painless vision loss.
Occlusion (CRAO ... ) on Ocular POCUS ... intra-arterial spot ... sign” (arrow) c ... #Ocular #POCUS
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Double Valve Sign ... Echocardiogram STEMI on EKG ... Can you spot the ... #DoubleValve #Sign ... Echocardiogram #cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
ECGs - Ischemia MI ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... deWinter T waves - starts ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
STE: "Pardee's sign ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... • Epicardial artery ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... purpura: Strong sign ... claudication, pulse deficits ... Superficial temporal artery ... oligoclonal bands • MRI
Severe functional TR (w/o color and CW Doppler) on TTE 2D and 3D
How do we estimate
estimate Pulmonary artery ... PA dilation, short ... triangular (V cutoff sign ... #3D #clinical #cardiology ... #pocus
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... This post will focus ... Due to their short ... improved to 90% after ... #Radiology #CTChest