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Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
exam performed: Cardiac ... IVC collapsible, Lungs ... FAST negative, Aorta ... perforation next to Aorta ... #Aorta #Aortic
Large pleural effusion on POCUS Echocardiogram - Parasternal Long Axis

On parasternal long axis, use the descending
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... descending thoracic aorta ... track behind the aorta ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #PLAX #clinical
Aortic Graft on POCUS Echocardiogram

Phased array placed over L parasternal 4th intercostal space, indicator towards pt’s
the ascending aorta ... c/w prior aneurysm ... #Graft #Aorta # ... clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #cardiology #PLAX
Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Parasternal long axis of the heart showing a dilated AOFT >4cm
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... long axis of the ... intimal flap in the aorta ... a pericardial effusion ... #clinical #cardiology
This is a parasternal long axis view demonstrating significant enlargement of the aortic root with an
proximal ascending aorta ... Fellowship Director #Clinical ... #POCUS #Cardiac ... Echocardiogram #PLAX ... AorticDissection #Aorta
Aortic Dissection Sagittal View POCUS

Take a look at the appearance of a pericardial effusion, as well
Sagittal View POCUS ... a pericardial effusion ... Elias Jaffa MD MS ... @jaffa_md #Clinical ... #POCUS #Aorta #
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 ... Change in clinical ... - Cataract Plan ... unless prior heart/lung