Podcast #186 - Does Cardiac Ultrasound Help Rule Out Acute Aortic Syndromes?

One of the most commonly feared diagnoses to miss in medicine is the ruptured aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection.  Despite classic teachings, the presentation of most patients is not textbook.  While there are many studies trying to find ways to help with the evaluation, they have been limited in success.  However, what if you add ultrasound?  We discuss some new evidence in this post.