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TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Resolution: CT surgery ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Type A Aortic Dissection with Hemopericardium

This patient presents with chest pain. Which is the best next
Type A Aortic Dissection ... CT surgery for repair ... Herbst @EUSmkh #Aortic ... Hemopericardium #Aorta ... Echocardiogram #POCUS
Mitral Valve Vegetations on Echocardiogram

Surgery may be considered in pts with large (>15 mm) isolated aortic
Echocardiogram Surgery ... 15 mm) isolated aortic ... clinical #cardiology #pocus
Mitral Valve Vegetations on Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Surgery may be considered in pts with large (>15 mm) isolated
Echocardiogram (PLAX) Surgery ... 15 mm) isolated aortic ... clinical #cardiology #pocus
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
the abdominal aorta ... rupture, elective surgery ... have claimed that POCUS ... Clinical #Radiology #POCUS ... #Aneurysm #Aorta
Aortic Graft on POCUS Echocardiogram

Phased array placed over L parasternal 4th intercostal space, indicator towards pt’s
Aortic Graft on ... POCUS Echocardiogram ... prior aneurysm repair ... #Graft #Aorta # ... clinical #POCUS
Unicuspid unicommissural aortic valve. Patient also has repaired coarctation - Long Axis View

- Dr. Lynn Miller
@LynnGreigMiller

#Unicuspid
unicommissural aortic ... Patient also has repaired ... Unicommissural #Aorta ... #Aortic #Valve ... PLAX #Clinical #POCUS
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
optimized before surgery ... the risk of the surgery ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
known AAA or prior aortic ... de novo between aorta ... (unrepaired or repaired ... or within the aorta ... Management: SURGERY
True and False Lumens of Aortic Dissection Flap on POCUS (SSN View)
Suprasternal view shows aortic dissection
False Lumens of Aortic ... Dissection Flap on POCUS ... admitted for surgical repair ... jem_journal #Aortic ... #Flap #Lumens #POCUS