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Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Parasternal long axis of the heart showing a dilated AOFT >4cm
Parasternal long ... intimal flap in the aorta ... a pericardial effusion ... PLAX #clinical #cardiology ... #labeled
Aortic Dissection - Descending Aorta with Hemothorax on POCUS

45 yo F, 6 hours of chest pain.
Aortic Dissection ... - Descending Aorta ... BP 150/90, HR 75x ... #Flap #Long #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #labeled
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
areas where the lung ... these borders lung-soft ... elongation of the aorta ... , aneurysm, dissection ... important mediastinal-lung
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... stairs, brisk 4 mph ... indication of AC ... one post op Cardiology ... unless prior heart/lung