17 results
AAA Endoleak on POCUS

80 y/o w severe abdominal pain, one year after endoprosthesis stent of an
abdominal pain, one year ... abdominal aortic aneurysm ... instant diagnosis ... endoleak to the aneurysmal ... AAA #clinical #aorta
Pulsatile AAA on Abdominal Exam

A 66-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of abdominal bloating and
Abdominal Exam A 66-year-old ... a large aortic aneurysm ... #PhysicalExam #Aneurysm ... #Aortic #Aorta ... Clinical #Video #NJEM
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
the abdominal aorta ... greater than 1cm/year ... have claimed that POCUS ... wall defines an aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Aortic dissection, aneurysms ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... Exam #protocol #diagnosis ... #Ultrasound #pocus
Pancreatitis on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

The pancreas with peri-pancreatic fluid, diagnostic of acute pancreatitis. To
Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... peri-pancreatic fluid, diagnostic ... coming off the prox aorta ... , pancreas is near-field ... #Pancreatitis #POCUS
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a tear ... the wall of the aorta ... Thoracic aortic aneurysm ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
- Differential Diagnosis ... Referred Pain: • Aorta ... : Dissection, Aneurysm ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #primarycare #table
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ... ) on Long Axis POCUS ... color. >3cm is diagnostic ... #AAA #Long #POCUS ... #Aorta #clinical
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
< 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms ... well as inner ear ... aortitis, aortic aneurysm
AAA on POCUS 
The echo swirling suggests a very low pressure, almost venous. Pt without prior
AAA on POCUS The ... Vitals stable. ... Abdominal #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #POCUS #