Advantages and disadvantages of different imaging modalities for the diagnosis of aortic dissection.
Own the Echo!
March 23, 2011 By 7 Comments
Bedside echocardiodiography is taking over the resuscitation world. Learn how to ‘own the echo’ when it comes to the critically ill or shocked patient!
EBM Aortic Dissection
November 6, 2010 By 4 Comments
Aortic Dissection in review: 3 cases per 100 000 people per year; up to 25% missed diagnosis ante-mortem. ‘Typical’ case is 60-80 years old, M>F 3:1, with hypertension. Overall in-hospital mortality 27%.
He simply looks sick…
September 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
Die Like a King
September 24, 2010 By 7 Comments
An unusual presentation of Aortic dissection, followed by a review of the current state of play with this disease in the Emergency Department
Dealing with D-dimer debacles
May 26, 2010 By 6 Comments
An intern in the emergency department has been nervously standing behind you for the past ten minutes while you’ve dealt with a barrage of phone calls. He wants to discuss the positive d-dimer result of the patient he is working up. Y
DeBakey’s Dissection
March 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
A previously well 50 year old presents with sharp severe chest pain after a long haul flight from North America. A chest X-ray and ECG are performed and reveal no abnormalities
