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McConnell's sign is not specific for acute pulmonary embolism, it can also be seen in right
McConnell's sign ... specific for acute pulmonary ... seen in right ventricular ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... #McConnells #Sign
This 24M presented with acute onset CP/SOB, hypoxia, HR 150s. What's the diagnosis? Treatment options? Hint:
sign. ... later with normal LV ... #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... #McConnells #Sign
LV Pseudoaneurysm

• False “pseudo” aneurysm: rupture w/ blood contained *outside* wall layers. (case below)

• True aneurysm:
LV Pseudoaneurysm ... HeartToProve #LV ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #CardiacMRI #PSAX ... #A4C #Echocardiogram
Graphic representation of transthoracic echocardiographic parameters in the assessment of right ventricular pressure overload. A′ = peak late
= left atrium; LV ... with basal RV/LV ... ratio > I .0, and McConnell ... Distended inferior ... acceleration time of pulmonary
Huge mural thrombus occupying 1/3 the LV.
MI effecting [LAD territory]

In PLAX view, The unechoic line between
Huge mural thrombus ... occupying 1/3 the LV ... territory] In PLAX ... echocardiogram #pocus ... #a4c
In order to get good visualization of the RV, Intravenous Definity (brand name echo contrast material)
for Pulmonary Embolism ... #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #Definity #A4C ... #McConnells #Sign ... #RVInfarction #InferiorMI