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Aortic Dissection - Descending Aorta with Hemothorax on POCUS

45 yo F, 6 hours of chest pain.
Hemothorax on POCUS ... BP 150/90, HR 75x ... Always, #POCUS ... #Flap #Long #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #labeled
Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Parasternal long axis of the heart showing a dilated AOFT >4cm
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Parasternal long ... dynamic intimal flap ... a pericardial effusion ... clinical #cardiology #labeled
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... stairs, brisk 4 mph ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... indication of AC ... unless prior heart/lung