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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 ... yo F with chest pain ... pathology on #POCUS ... #Dissection #POCUS
Type A Aortic Dissection with Aortic Regurg Jet on POCUS

Sudden onset chest pain. Disturbingly normal vitals.
Type A Aortic Dissection ... with Aortic Regurg ... Jet on POCUS ... Sudden onset chest pain ... #POCUS #Clinical
Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
Anxiety Disorder - Focus ... Dysmorphic Disorder - Focus ... significant distress Focus ... • Pain Disorder ... - Pain; psychological
Type B Aortic Dissection Flap on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX

Elderly male with hypertension and DM presents
Type B Aortic Dissection ... Flap on POCUS Echocardiogram ... presents with chest pain ... 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 ... Consider aortic ... chest/abd/back pain ... Assess for high ... BP: • Control pain
Aortic Stenosis - Diagnosis and Stages

Clinical Presentation
- Exertional dyspnea
- Chest pain
- Palpitations
- HF Symptoms (orthopnea, PND,
Aortic Stenosis ... dyspnea - Chest pain ... Palpitations - HF Symptoms ... cardionerds #Aortic ... Management #Signs #Symptoms
Liver Abscess on POCUS Ultrasound

Fever and RUQ pain/tenderness isn't always chole. In this patient population make
Liver Abscess on ... POCUS Ultrasound ... Fever and RUQ pain ... This #POCUS has ... #Liver #Abscess
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... no red flags, assess ... constitutional symptoms ... deficits, nocturnal pain ... Unresolved Radicular Symptoms
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Aortic Dissection ... tearing" chest pain ... concurrent stroke-like symptoms ... includes ascending aorta ... MetroHealth_EM #Aortic
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Infection: Cellulitis, Abscess ... Limb ischemia • Aortic ... : - Epidural abscess ... Inflammation/cellulitis/abscess