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Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
on POCUS (PLAX ... #Aortic #Aorta ... Echocardiogram #PLAX ... #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #Hemopericardium
Relevant Sonopathology of the Parasternal Long Axis (PLAX) - Point of Care Ultrasound
 - Right Ventricular
Parasternal Long Axis (PLAX ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... Dissection - Aortic ... Aneurysm - Papillary ... #Diagnosis #POCUS
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #PLAX
POCUS Echocardiography - Table of Cardiac Views and Windows
 • Parastemal Long-Axis View (PLAX)
 • Parasternal
POCUS Echocardiography ... Long-Axis View (PLAX ... View (A4C) • Inferior ... • SC Abdominal Aorta ... Flow Doppler #Anatomy
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Rapid Ultrasound ... compromise • PIPE: Aortic ... dissection, aneurysms ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... #pocus #shock
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 ... the wall of the aorta ... aneurysm 3.
This is a parasternal long axis view demonstrating significant enlargement of the aortic root with an
an identified dissection ... proximal ascending aorta ... Division Chief, Ultrasound ... Echocardiogram #PLAX ... AorticDissection #Aorta
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 ... #anatomy
Type A Aortic Dissection with Hemopericardium

This patient presents with chest pain. Which is the best next
Type A Aortic Dissection ... Hemopericardium #Aorta ... #PLAX #Echocardiogram ... #POCUS #Clinical ... #Ultrasound
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
herniation • Anatomic ... Infection: Epidural abscess ... Referred Pain: • Aorta ... : Dissection, Aneurysm ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes