Patient with chest pain, no previous cardiac hx. #ECG shows ST elevation with LV aneurysm morphology. Rule 1: T V1-V4 / QRS V1-V4 = 0.27 Rule 2: T V1 / QRS V1 = 0.42. THIS IS STEMI. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2015.03.044 (1/8)
Looking closely, we see ballooning of the left ventricle at the apex with wall motion abnormality leading to the diagnosis of Takotsubo’s cardiomyopathy. Additionally, there is an apical thrombus present. #POCUS
Hey Twitter, what do you all see here? 51 year old female presenting with chest pain after she found out her children were in a severe accident. EKG shows LBBB. Trop ⬆️ #POCUS
Ultrasound of the month: 46 yo F hx IVDA with ankle pain. Endorsed trauma and had no evidence of cellulitis on exam. #POCUS shows subcutaneous edema with dermal thickening and joint effusion with internal echogenicity and septations concerning for septic arthritis
.@RomoloGaspari from @umassEMresident shows increased survival in patients receiving intravenous adrenergic agents and organized cardiac activity on point of care ultrasound during PEA https://t.co/OmfbMuW5tK #AIUM19
.@MGottliebMD from @RushEmergency shows 92% sensitivity and 97% specificity when performing ultrasound to assess for small bowel obstruction #AIUM19 https://t.co/aNWeuNMQL8
In assessments for pneumoperitoneum with ultrasound, Meta-analysis from Hong Kong shows sensitivity of 91% and specificity of 96% https://t.co/vTlByWfEoy #AIUM19