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Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition caused by a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, allowing blood to flow between the layers. It presents with sudden, severe chest or back pain and can lead to complications like organ malperfusion or rupture if not treated promptly. Diagnosis involves imaging like CT scan, MRI, or TEE to identify the intimal flap separating the true and false lumens. Type A dissections involving the ascending aorta require emergency surgery while type B dissections in
- Author
- Muhammad Zaky
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- EN