title: "Aortic Dissection"
Aortic Dissection
Key Facts
Suspect aortic dissection in abrupt, severe chest/back pain, especially with pulse/BP differentials or neurological deficits
Stanford Type A aortic dissection involves the ascending aorta and requires emergency surgery
Overview
This article covers Stanford classification, Clinical features, Management.
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Stanford classification
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Clinical features
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Management
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Sources
- CC Bible
Related Topics
See also: Approach to Chest Pain, Shock: The Complete Guide