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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 ... EKG: afib, twi I ... hemopericardium and tamponade ... #Aorta #POCUS # ... Echocardiogram #Clinical
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... Non-ischemic EKG ... hemopericardium and tamponade ... #Aorta #Echocardiogram ... #PLAX #Clinical
Toaster Electrocution Electrical Injury
Primary determination of injury extent = amount of CURRENT flowing through body.
VARIABLES: voltage,
amperage, resistance, type ... INJURY TYPES 1. ... coagulation, compartment syndrome ... EKG, labs, cardiac ... Electrical #Injury #clinical
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... perfusion - Cardiac ... failure - Low cardiac ... - Compartment syndrome ... lactate and can act
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
risk of sudden cardiac ... heart disease like aortic ... segment • Epsilon #clinical ... risk for sudden cardiac ... #cardiology #differential
Relapsing Polychondritis

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

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Males • Affects all ... the most common clinical ... Large vessels (aorta ... vessel aneurysms • Cardiac ... Antibodies to type