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Stanford classification:
- Type A: Ascending aorta
- Type B: Distal to ascending aorta
#Diagnosis #Aortic #Dissection #Aorta #Classification
Stanford classification ... : - Type A: Ascending ... aorta - Type B: ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Classification
Aortic Dissection Classification:

Stanford (More commonly used)
 - Type A- Any involvement of the ascending aorta
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Aortic Dissection ... Classification: ... aorta only - Type ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Classification
Figure 1. The most common classification systems of thoracic aortic dissection: Stanford and DeBakey.

#Diagnosis #Aortic #Dissection
The most common classification ... dissection: Stanford ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Classification ... #TypeB #TypeIII
Aortic Dissection - Stanford / DeBakey Classification
Stanford A / DeBakey II - Dissection involving the ascending
Aortic Dissection ... Stanford / DeBakey Classification ... #Aortic #Dissection ... Stanford #DeBakey #Classification ... #types #diagnosis
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... Non-ischemic EKG ... dissection with ... DavidPigottMD #TypeA ... #Dissection #Aortic
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... EKG: afib, twi I ... A Dissection with ... #Aortic #Dissection ... #Aorta #POCUS #
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Aortic Dissection ... • Imaging: CTA Dissection ... protocol • Classification ... includes ascending aorta ... #Dissection #Diagnosis
Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
At times, the direction ... appearance on ECG ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #Flutter #Types ... #Classification
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Double Valve Sign - Type ... A Aortic Dissection ... Echocardiogram STEMI on EKG ... DoubleValve #Sign #TypeA ... #Aortic #Dissection
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... infarction • Aortic ... dissection • ... Initial workup: • EKG ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm