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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
presenting with chest ... disease • Cardiac ... aneurysm 3. ... Pulse deficit/differential ... BP • New AR
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardiac: • Cardiac ... Contusion • Acute Aortic ... Esophageal Injury Lung
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
stairs, brisk 4 mph ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... change CV risk Chest ... unless prior heart/lung