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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Marfans, EDS ... valve disease ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... wall stress by
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... Severe Aortic stenosis