Aortic Dissection

Question 1

Discuss Aortic Dissection

Answer 1

Intimal tear allows hematoma to form between intima and adventitia
Type A: Involves ascending aorta
Type B: Does not involve ascending aorta

Question 2

Symptoms of Aortic Dissection

Answer 2

Tearing pain between shoulder blades

Question 3

What conditions are associated with Aortic Dissection?

Answer 3

Marfans syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Question 4

Physical Exam findings

Answer 4

Water hammer pulse

Question 5

How is Aortic dissection diagnosed?

Answer 5

CT scan

Question 6

How is Aortic dissection treated?

Answer 6

Type A requires surgical intervention

Medical therapy for descending dissection