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[[Aortic dissection history and symptoms|History and symptoms]] | [[Aortic dissection physical examination|Physical examination]] | [[Aortic dissection history and symptoms|History and symptoms]] | [[Aortic dissection physical examination|Physical examination]] | | ||
[[Aortic dissection laboratory tests|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Aortic dissection electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Aortic dissection chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Aortic dissection MRI|MRI]] | [[Aortic dissection CT| CT]] | [[Aortic dissection echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography]] | [[Aortic dissection other imaging findings|Other imaging findings]] | |||
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== |
Revision as of 04:46, 8 October 2012
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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]
Synonyms and keywords: leaking aneurysm; aortic rupture; ruptured aneurysm
Overview
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Aortic Dissection from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and symptoms | Physical examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | MRI | CT | Echocardiography | Other imaging findings
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgical therapy | Prevention | Follow-up