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Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... DavidPigottMD #TypeA ... #Aorta #Echocardiogram ... #PLAX #Clinical ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
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 ... #Aorta #POCUS # ... Clinical #Ultrasound ... #PLAX
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... pneumothorax, cardiac ... #diagnosis #management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
• Most common type ... dissection of ascending aorta ... pneumothorax, cardiac ... Classification #Types ... #diagnosis #management
Type A Aortic Dissection with Hemopericardium

This patient presents with chest pain. Which is the best next
Type A Aortic Dissection ... Hemopericardium #Aorta ... #PLAX #Echocardiogram ... #POCUS #Clinical ... #Ultrasound
This is a parasternal long axis view demonstrating significant enlargement of the aortic root with an
proximal ascending aorta ... Division Chief, Ultrasound ... #POCUS #Cardiac ... #Echocardiogram ... #Aorta #Flap
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... Risk Stratify Type ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... What is the type ... medical and surgical management
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
the most common clinical ... Large vessels (aorta ... vessel aneurysms • Cardiac ... Antibodies to type ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management