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Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Non-ischemic EKG, nl CXR ... hemopericardium and tamponade ... (nl <4 cm) Labeled ... #Aortic #Aorta ... PLAX #Clinical #Ultrasound
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... hemopericardium and tamponade ... Labeled Schematic ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Rapid Ultrasound ... contractility, RV strain, tamponade ... dissection, aneurysms ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... #pocus #shock
Type A Aortid Dissection - Suprasternal View

Type A Aortic Dissection (TAD), present on this suprasternal view
Type A Aortid Dissection ... Dissection (TAD ... effusion, & AOFT ... #Suprasternal #Aorta ... #POCUS #Labeled
Type A Aortic Dissection with Hemopericardium

This patient presents with chest pain. Which is the best next
Type A Aortic Dissection ... No evidence of tamponade ... Labeled Schematic ... Hemopericardium #Aorta ... Echocardiogram #POCUS
Aortic Dissection - Descending Aorta with Hemothorax on POCUS

45 yo F, 6 hours of chest pain.
Aortic Dissection ... - Descending Aorta ... #Dissection #Descending ... #Aorta #Flap #Long ... #ultrasound #labeled
Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Parasternal long axis of the heart showing a dilated AOFT >4cm
Aortic Dissection ... intimal flap in the aorta ... a pericardial effusion ... #Dissection #POCUS ... clinical #cardiology #labeled
Aortic Dissection Flap on Abdominal POCUS

Older patient found-aphasia, left sided weakness. Last known well 90min ago.
Aortic Dissection ... Echogenic pericardial effusion ... look at abdominal aorta ... #POCUS #Ultrasound ... Long #Sagittal #Aorta
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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infarction • Aortic ... dissection • ... tamponade • Esophageal ... EKG • Bedside ultrasound ... • CXR • CBC
Suprasternal view of the aortic arch showing aortic dissection

Where does the top of the screen represent
dissection Where ... Labeled Schematic ... #dissection #aorta ... Suprasternal #Notch #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound