March 6, 2026
Findings: Recognizing Acute Right Heart Strain with POCUS: The D-Sign in Pulmonary Embolism
POCUS Findings The PSSA view demonstrates a flattened interventricular septum, creating a D-shaped left ventricle instead of the normal circular contour. In addition, the right ventricle (RV) appears enlarged relative to the left ventricle on this view. The RV cavity occupies a larger proportion of the image than expected. The…