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Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
in SHock Evaluation ... dissection, aneurysms ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... Pulm edema - Dr ... Exam #protocol #diagnosis
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... What's the Diagnosis ... #Dissection #Aortic ... #Aorta #Echocardiogram ... PLAX #Clinical #Ultrasound
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... aneurysm 3. ... deficit • Shock ... #Dissection #diagnosis
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Acute Management
Pain: Chest, Back, Abdo, Migrating, Above & below diaphragm, Abrupt
Aortic Dissection ... Nicardipine 5mg/hr - Dr ... #Dissection #Diagnosis ... Management #treatment #aorta ... #vascular
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... ) • Puimonary vascular ... #diagnosis #management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
• Most common type ... rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... • Pulmonary vascular ... #diagnosis #management
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

Here's the abdominal ultrasound of a man who was in
Aneurysm (AAA) ... man who was in shock ... forget about the #Aorta ... about it and one day ... appears to mimic dissection
Aortic dissection on Cardiac CTA

This is a amazing gated CTA showing a real time cine clip
aortic aneurysm ... A Type A dissection ... the ascending aorta ... the descending aorta ... cardiology #radiology #aorta
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection ... - Ascending Aorta ... Atrium • Valvular ... effusion • Shock ... Ischemic #Stroke #CVA
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Risk Stratify Type ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... What is the type ... stratification #diagnosis