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…

January 10, 2026

Findings: A Young Adult with Worsening Cough: Using Lung POCUS to Diagnose Early Pneumonia

POCUS Findings   Lung ultrasound of the right posterior-axillary chest (Clip 1) reveals focal pathological B-lines arising from the pleural line, while the remainder of the right lung and the entire left lung demonstrate normal lung patterns. There is no visible consolidation or pleural effusion. Focal B-lines are abnormal vertical,…

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