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ArticleAustralasian journal of ultrasound in medicine2024

Acute aortic occlusion: A point-of-care ultrasound case report.

Erin Newman

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Article in Australasian journal of ultrasound in medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Erin NewmanShellharbour Hospital Mount Warrigal New South Wales Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1861-3590

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Abstract

Introduction: Acute aortic occlusion (AAO) is a rare vascular emergency with significant associated morbidity and mortality. Methods: This case report discusses a 39-year-old gentleman with methamphetamine-associated cardiomyopathy (MACM) who presented with bilateral lower limb ischaemia. A POCUS was performed to rapidly evaluate the patient on arrival, which demonstrated AAO. A literature review was conducted to identify similar cases where AAO was detected by POCUS. Results: POCUS showed a left ventricular thrombus (LVT), an embolus in the distal abdominal aorta and no flow distal to the embolus, which is consistent with AAO. The patient was successfully reperfused and had a good outcome after a timely diagnosis and management. Discussion: This case report outlines a rare pathology in an uncommon age group where POCUS can expedite diagnosis and management. Conclusion: POCUS is a valuable tool, which can expedite and facilitate rapid revascularisation of AAO.

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acute aortic occlusionaortacase reportembolismischaemiapoint‐of‐care ultrasound

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PMID39734618
PMCPMC11671735

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