Aortic Dissection + Coarctation Flashcards
1
Q
Aortic dissection + coarctation occurs in which groups? (2)
A
Elderly
Those w atherosclerotic damage
2
Q
What is aortic dissection?
A
Blood flows between the layers of the aortic wall, forcing the layers apart
3
Q
What is aortic coarctation?
A
Narrowing of the aorta restricting carotid flow
4
Q
How would aortic dissection + coarctation present?
A
Very fast onset tearing pain to the back
5
Q
How would you treat aortic dissection + coarctation?
A
Surgery
