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Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

Here's the abdominal ultrasound of a man who was in
Ruptured Abdominal ... Aortic Aneurysm ... Rupture with surrounding ... EM_RESUS #AAA #Ruptured ... #Aneurysm #POCUS
Complications Following Myocardial Infarction
Heart Failure - Ineffcient pumping of the heart.  Can be acute or
Can be acute or ... Papillary Muscle Rupture ... wall) rupture, ... Leading to cardiac ... Ventricular Aneurysm
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Ventricular Free Wall Rupture ... Ventricular Septal Rupture ... Papillary Muscle Rupture ... • Contained rupture ... need contrast echo
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
on Long Axis POCUS ... with color. >3cm ... significant risk of rupture ... #Long #POCUS #Aorta ... #clinical #ultrasound
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Point of Care Ultrasound ... exam performed: Cardiac ... ChrisKumetz #AAA #Ruptured ... #Aneurysm #Aorta ... #Color #POCUS #
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
to the risk of rupture ... classic triad of a ruptured ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Ultrasound #AAA ... #Aortic #Aneurysm
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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myocardial infarction ... • Aortic dissection ... Pulmonary embolism • Cardiac ... • Esophageal rupture ... EKG • Bedside ultrasound
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
CA • Involves aortic ... (+): Acute: ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... cultures • 2D Echo ... Regurgitation • Colon
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Ovarian CA, involves aortic ... Positive: • Acute ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... cultures • 2D Echo ... Regurgitation • Colon