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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
the abdominal aorta ... have claimed that POCUS ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #Ultrasound #AAA
Septal Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

52yo worsening exertional sx and murmur. EKG nonspecific, Serial trops (-) 
EM resident
Septal Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ... Metoprolol - VCU Ultrasound ... #Hypertrophic #Cardiomyopathy ... echocardiogram #plax ... #cardiology #pocus
Cardiac Murmurs and Maneuvers

An algorithm demonstrating the effect of various maneuvers on systolic murmurs. 
TR, tricuspid
regurgitation; PS, pulmonary ... regurgitation; HOCM ... hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy ... regurgitation; AS, aortic ... Maneuvers #Heart #Cardiology
Dilated Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

40yo otherwise healthy M presents with 1 wk SOB. His pmd diagnosed
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... to associated pulmonary ... #DCM #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #Cardiology #clinical ... #PSAX
Parasternal LAX view with severe septal thickening in a patient with Hypertrophic CM and obstruction. Given
risk for sudden cardiac ... #hypertrophic #cardiomyopathy ... #HOCM #HCM #plax ... Echocardiogram #clinical #cardiology ... #pocus
Stroke Volume & Cardiac Output Measurement on POCUS
Accurately measure LVOT diameter:
1. Obtain PLAX 
2. Zoom to
Measurement on POCUS ... Obtain PLAX 2. ... at mid systole, 1cm ... from aortic valve ... #cardiology
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
Beside ultrasound ... got him to the ... widening of the aortic ... #Clinical #EM #Radiology ... #POCUS #CardiacUS
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
risk of sudden cardiac ... heart disease like aortic ... (HOCM) ... risk for sudden cardiac ... #cardiology #differential