“…While POCUS can provide rapid assessment of a life-threatening injury (including cardiac rupture or aortic injury), it is operator dependent and is often limited by acoustic window access and quality. 10 , 11 Detailed two-dimensional TTE provides a noninvasive, quick, and accessible means to screen for a hemodynamically significant defect, proving it to be one of the most effective diagnostic tools in the acute setting. 2 In addition to identifying the presence of a defect, TTE provides assessment of the defect’s severity and impact through assessment of cardiac structure and ventricular function.…”