RUSH Theme Cont: One of the frequently neglected components of the exam is the DVT evaluation. While we can learn a lot from a dilated RV, finding a DVT can seal the diagnosis. #FOAMed #FOAMus #POCUS #MedEd #ultrasound #MedTwitter
In the first clip we see a noncompressible femoral vein with a visible clot in the lumen. Color flow and augmentation (calf squeeze with Doppler) can also assist in the diagnosis of a more subtle thrombus.
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