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Proximal Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)
42 yo F with chest pain, tachycardia and HTN. 
What
LA, LV, aortic root ... and ascending aorta ... seen in ascending aorta ... #clinical #cardiology ... #TypeA #proximal
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
presents with CP&SOB ... hemopericardium and ... Aortic #Dissection #Aorta ... #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #PLAX
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level (blue arrow).
The upper lobe is still attached to the
So we can assume ... LAM is a rare lung ... resulting in the obstruction ... airways leading to pulmonary ... #Clinical #Radiology
Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Parasternal long axis of the heart showing a dilated AOFT >4cm
Dissection on POCUS ... Parasternal long ... a type A aortic ... intimal flap in the aorta ... #clinical #cardiology
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level.
The upper lobe is still attached to the chest wall
So we can assume ... LAM is a rare lung ... resulting in the obstruction ... airways leading to pulmonary ... #Clinical #Radiology
Point of Care Ultrasound - Probe Movements
SWEEPING:
Here we slide the probe along a slug trail of
it into view, so ... more accurate and ... is obtaining a SAX ... the abdominal aorta ... Motion #Ultrasound #POCUS