TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat 96%. EKG: afib, twi I & aVL, poor rwp with 1-2mm ste in V2-V3. Next step?
Resolution: CT surgery for this Type A Dissection with hemopericardium and tamponade.

Labeled Schematic: https://twitter.com/EUSmkh/status/8

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Meghan Kelly Herbst, MD @eusmkh · 4 years ago
UCONN Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine. Ultrasound Fellowship Yale 2011. Family, patients, education, running = my life. https://twitter.com/EUSmkh | https://www.instagram.com/eus_mkh/
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