Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)



39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED. Non-ischemic EKG, nl CXR.  What's the Diagnosis? 



Proximal aortic dissection with hemopericardium and tamponade! Note large aortic root (nl <4 cm)



Labeled Schematic: https://twitter.com/DavidPigottMD/status/799238650001170433



 - Dr. David Pigott https://twitter.com/DavidPigottMD



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