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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 ... presents with CP&SOB after ... EKG: afib, twi I ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
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 ... aneurysm 3. ... Pulse deficit/differential
Seagull Sign on POCUS - Celiac Artery Trunk Anatomy

Celiac trunk branching into hepatic and splenic arteries
- Celiac Artery ... Trunk Anatomy ... Knowing that aorta ... has 'anterior branches ... #ultrasound #transverse
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
Back Pain - Differential ... herniation • Anatomic ... Infection: Epidural abscess ... Referred Pain: • Aorta ... : Dissection, Aneurysm
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

Here's the abdominal ultrasound of a man who was in
Aneurysm (AAA) ... who was in shock after ... forget about the #Aorta ... appears to mimic dissection ... #Aneurysm #POCUS
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
paravertebral abscess ... elongation of the aorta ... , aneurysm, dissection ... The anterior and ... #Clinical #Anatomy
Splenic Artery on POCUS

Which of the following vessels is appreciated in this clip?
Resolution: Splenic artery (off
POCUS Which ... o'clock from the aorta ... iliac bifurcation, inferior ... #POCUS #Anatomy ... Normal #Clinical #Ultrasound
Point of Care Ultrasound - Probe Movements
SWEEPING:
Here we slide the probe along a slug trail of
Point of Care Ultrasound ... COMPRESSION: E.g ... the abdominal aorta ... pulsatility of the artery ... #POCUS #Nomenclature
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... Short QT LV Aneurysm ... • Epicardial artery ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... dissection