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Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
onset, "tearing" chest ... pain, radiation ... includes ascending aorta ... - MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #summary #treatment
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... presenting with chest ... Assess for high risk ... deficit • Shock Treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... (>5%): - Aortic ... Chest X-ray: ... medical and surgical management