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Proximal Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)
42 yo F with chest pain, tachycardia and HTN. 
What
Proximal Aortic ... Dissection on POCUS ... pathology on #POCUS ... Intimal flap seen ... #Dissection #POCUS
This is what the intimal flap of an Aortic Dissection looks like on Ultrasound. Be able
This is what the intimal ... flap of an Aortic ... EM_RESUS #Clinical #POCUS ... #AbdominalUS #Aorta ... #Aortic #Longitudinal
Type B Aortic Dissection Flap on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX

Elderly male with hypertension and DM presents
Type B Aortic Dissection ... Flap on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Look at the intimal ... the descending aorta ... Dissection #Flap #POCUS
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Pearls Aortic dissection ... in the tunica intima ... Consider aortic ... Marfans, EDS
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Interruption of the Aortic ... Arch • Aortic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Severe Aortic Stenosis on POCUS

Calcified Aortic valve leaflets with minimal opening. LVH likely secondary to AS
Severe Aortic Stenosis ... on POCUS Calcified ... Aortic valve leaflets ... with minimal opening ... #Stenosis #POCUS
POCUS is specific, not sensitive for aortic dissection. See an intimal flap? You are done. 
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POCUS is specific ... sensitive for aortic ... See an intimal flap ... lawrencehaines #Clinical #POCUS ... #Intimal #Flap
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... Lungs normal, initial ... FAST negative, Aorta ... #Aortic #Transverse ... #Color #POCUS #
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... infarction • Aortic ... Esophageal rupture Initial ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Rapid Assessment of the Neonate With Sonography (RANS) Scan

Recommended algorithm for RANS scan. 
* Abnormal vital
Recommended algorithm ... #RANS #RAPID #POCUS ... Sonography #Neonate #Peds