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Aortic Dissection Flap on Abdominal POCUS

Older patient found-aphasia, left sided weakness. Last known well 90min ago.
STROKE.Grabbing chest ... Echogenic pericardial effusion ... look at abdominal aorta ... #Long #Sagittal ... #Aorta
Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Parasternal long axis of the heart showing a dilated AOFT >4cm
(PLAX) Parasternal ... long axis of the ... dynamic intimal flap ... in the aorta and ... a pericardial effusion
Empyema on POCUS

89-year-old male with fever and dyspnea. Lung ultrasound reveals what chest x-ray hides -
Empyema on POCUS ... Lung ultrasound ... reveals what chest ... #Lung #Ultrasound ... #Pulmonary #Loculated
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
risk (>5%): - Aortic ... - Cataract Plan ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not ... unless prior heart/lung