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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Pearls Aortic dissection ... is caused by a ... aneurysm 3. ... NTG (Target SBP
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aortic Aneurysm ... aortic aneurysm ... risk of rupture and ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #ultrasound
Aortic Dissection Flap on Abdominal POCUS

Older patient found-aphasia, left sided weakness. Last known well 90min ago.
Aortic Dissection ... chest with right hand ... #Dissection #Abdominal ... #POCUS #Ultrasound ... #Flap #Long #Sagittal
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
originating from aneurysms ... - Aortic dissection ... • Aneurysm ... other causes of ... Venous #Arterial #pathophysiology
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

Here's the abdominal ultrasound of a man who was in
Aortic Aneurysm ... ultrasound of a ... think about it and ... appears to mimic dissection ... #Aortic #Aneurysm
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
a parasternal long ... Beside ultrasound ... In this case, the ... and sudden aortic ... dissection.- Michael
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
pain have had prior ... history, physical and ... Long-standing vs ... intolerance • SIBO ... aortic aneurysms
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
(most common: lung ... renal, thyroid, and ... Referred Pain: • Aorta ... : Dissection, Aneurysm ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Pathophysiology ... patient’s absolute SBP ... disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... Syndrome • Blunt Abdominal
AAA Rupture on Abdominal POCUS

Elderly female with back pain and hypotension.  While sensitivity of ultrasound
AAA Rupture on Abdominal ... with back pain and ... sensitivity of ultrasound ... high, in this case ... #Aneurysm #Aorta