Aortic Dissection Flashcards
1
Q
define an aortic dissection
A
this is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta which can tear all the way through- fatal
2
Q
presentation of aortic dissection
A
- sudden onset chest pain (tearing = back pain)
- reduced peripheral pulses
3
Q
diagnosis of aortic dissection
A
- CTPA
- ECG, CXR
4
Q
management of aortic dissection
A
beta blockers e.g. esmolol
opioids
EVAR (endovascular aortic repair)
if unstbale then noradrenaline and/or dobutamine
