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Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aneurysm (AAA) ... on Long Axis POCUS ... aneurysm in long ... #Aneurysm #AAA ... #Long #POCUS #Aorta
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Point of Care Ultrasound ... IVC collapsible, Lungs ... FAST negative, Aorta ... perforation next to Aorta ... #Aorta #Aortic
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... the wall of the aorta ... • Cardiac surgery ... aneurysm 3. ... #management #vascular
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

Here's the abdominal ultrasound of a man who was in
Aneurysm (AAA) ... in shock after cardiac ... forget about the #Aorta ... appears to mimic dissection ... #Aneurysm #POCUS
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 ... #Aorta #Flap #Long ... #ultrasound #labeled
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 ... #Cardiac #Echocardiogram ... AorticDissection #Aorta
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
stairs, brisk 4 mph ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... unless prior heart/lung ... and undergoing AAA ... medical and surgical management