Carotid Dissection on Neck POCUS

Older patient found-aphasia, left sided weakness. Last known well 90min ago. CODE STROKE. TRV view Rt CCA.  Flap noted. Explains neuro symptoms. Ao dissection diagnosis is challenging with high rate of misdiagnosis.  Always consider diagnosis in these patients.

Dr. Robert Jones @RJonesSonoEM

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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