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==[[Aortic dissection pathophysiology|Pathophysiology & etiology]]== | ==[[Aortic dissection pathophysiology|Pathophysiology & etiology]]== | ||
[[Aortic dissection aneurysm vs dissection|Aneurysm vs Dissection]] | [[Aortic dissection aneurysm vs dissection|Aneurysm vs Dissection]] | ||
[[Aortic dissection pathological findings|Pathological findings]] | |||
==[[Aortic dissection causes|Causes of aortic dissection]]== | ==[[Aortic dissection causes|Causes of aortic dissection]]== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Pathophysiology & etiology
Causes of aortic dissection
Differential diagnosis of entities to distinguish from aortic dissection
Epidemiology and demographics
Risk factors
Natural history
Diagnosis
History and symptoms | Classification systems | Physical examination
Laboratory findings
Electrolyte and biomarker studies | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | MRI | CT | Echocardiography | Other imaging findings
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgical therapy | Prevention | Follow-up
References
Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: David Feller-Kopman, MD and C. Michael Gibson M.S., M.D.