Ultrasound diagnosis of dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysms: procedure with a handheld device and a video-illustrated case.
Trop Doct
; 51(1): 10-15, 2021 Jan.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33506737
Acute thoracic aortic dissection is an uncommon, although not rare, life-threatening condition. With protean signs and symptoms that often suggest more common cardiac or pulmonary conditions, it can be difficult to diagnose. Ultrasound has proven useful in making the correct diagnosis. This case demonstrates that training gained using standard ultrasound machines can be easily and successfully adapted to newer handheld ultrasound devices. The examination technique using the handheld device is illustrated with photos and a video.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica
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Dissecção Aórtica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trop Doct
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Guiana
País de publicação:
Reino Unido