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Figure 1. The most common classification systems of thoracic aortic dissection: Stanford and DeBakey.

#Diagnosis #Aortic #Dissection
The most common classification ... dissection: Stanford ... #Diagnosis #Aortic ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Classification
Aortic Dissection - Stanford / DeBakey Classification
Stanford A / DeBakey II - Dissection involving the ascending
Aortic Dissection ... Stanford / DeBakey Classification ... the ascending aorta ... #Aortic #Dissection ... Stanford #DeBakey #Classification
Aortic Dissection Classification:

Stanford (More commonly used)
 - Type A- Any involvement of the ascending aorta
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Aortic Dissection ... Classification: ... the ascending aorta ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Classification
Stanford classification:
- Type A: Ascending aorta
- Type B: Distal to ascending aorta
#Diagnosis #Aortic #Dissection #Aorta #Classification
Stanford classification ... Type A: Ascending aorta ... #Diagnosis #Aortic ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Classification
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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Reflex Syncope ... Mechanical • Aortic ... stenosis • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis
The percentage of syncopal events secondary to arrhythmias or structural disease is generally
Syncope - Differential ... percentage of syncopal ... cardiopulmonary • Aortic ... stenosis • HOCM ... Others Non-syncopal
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... with CP&SOB after syncope ... for this Type A Dissection ... 894948633954717697 #TypeA #Aortic ... #Dissection #Aorta
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Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... dissection • ... Aortic aneurysm ... Stenosis: • Anacrotic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Severe Aortic Stenosis on POCUS

Calcified Aortic valve leaflets with minimal opening. LVH likely secondary to AS
Severe Aortic Stenosis ... POCUS Calcified Aortic ... Echo first in syncope ... dizziness, SOB, and syncope ... #Stenosis #POCUS
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Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Framework Reflex Syncope ... • Mechanical: Aortic ... stenosis, HOCM, ... PE Syncope Mimics