Aortic Dissection Flashcards

1
Q

Presentation of type A

A

Normotensive/hypotensive, chest pain

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2
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Type B presentation

A

Hypertension, back pain radiating down to the kidney

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3
Q

What is a type A, AD

A

If it occurs before the left sub clav artery then it is a type A if it occurs after it is a type B

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