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Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Aortic Dissection ... stroke-like symptoms • Risk ... • Imaging: CTA Dissection ... includes ascending aorta ... #Dissection #Diagnosis
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... Assess for high risk ... #management #vascular
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... Mechanical → severe aortic ... valvular rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... #diagnosis #management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
• Most common type ... valvular rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... Classification #Types ... #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... Stratify Type of ... (>5%): - Aortic ... What is the type ... medical and surgical management