Diagnosing acute aortic dissection with aneurysmal degeneration with point of care ultrasound
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Published on: September 8, 2023
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA.
Objective:
To present a case with visual images of an aortic dissection with aneurysmal degeneration.
Methods:
A case report was described of a patient presenting to the emergency department with back pain. An aortic dissection with aneurysmal degeneration was rapidly identified with bedside ultrasound in the emergency department.
Results:
An aortic dissection was detected rapidly by emergency physician preformed bedside ultrasound. This led to rapid identification and treatment CONCLUSION: Rapid bedside emergency ultrasound can quickly and accurately diagnosis an aortic dissection and lead to rapid treatment.
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