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Aortic Dissection on Suprasternal Notch View - POCUS

Suprasternal POCUS of the aortic arch dramatically changing a
Aortic Dissection ... presented with STEMI ... Check out the aorta ... non-contiguous dissection ... Clinical #POCUS #Aorta
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... EKG: afib, twi I ... rwp with 1-2mm ste ... for this Type A Dissection ... #Dissection #Aorta
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
new/old infarct STEMI ... • DDx: Acute STEMI ... , Aortic dissection ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... #EKG #diagnosis
Ohle R et al. Clinical Examination for Acute Aortic Dissection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. AEM
Examination for Acute Aortic ... Dissection: A Systematic ... KirstyChallen #Aortic ... #Dissection #Aorta ... Testing #Symptoms #Signs
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... Non-ischemic EKG ... dissection with ... DavidPigottMD #TypeA #Dissection ... #Aortic #Aorta
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Pearls Aortic dissection ... the wall of the aorta ... tissue disorder e.g ... blood pressure: e.g
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Double Valve Sign ... - Type A Aortic ... Dissection on POCUS ... Echocardiogram STEMI ... on EKG: check the
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Acute Management
Pain: Chest, Back, Abdo, Migrating, Above & below diaphragm, Abrupt
Aortic Dissection ... Esmolol 500mcg/kg ... SarahFoohey #Aortic ... #Dissection #Diagnosis ... Management #treatment #aorta
Modified Sgarbossa Criteria - Diagnostic Checklist for diagnosing MI in LBBB or Pacemaker
1) Identify LBBB or
waves in opposite direction ... Criteria - Suspect STEMI ... a) Concordant STE ... V1-V3 c) STE ... Diagnosis #Checklist #EKG
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Diagnosis Framework STEMI ... : "Pardee's sign ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... dissection