arterial dissection Flashcards
1
Q
what is an arterial dissection?
A
-a tear in within the wall of an artery which allows blood to seperate the wall layers
2
Q
causes an arterial dissection?
A
- atherosclerosis
- hypertension
3
Q
symptoms of arterial dissection?
A
-tearing, excrutioating chest pain that radiated to back
4
Q
treatment arterial dissection?
A
-surgery
