Aortic dissection

Aortic dissection
Classification and external resources
Dissection of the aorta descendens (3), which starts from the left subclavian artery, reaching to the abdominal aorta (4). Aorta ascendens (1) and aortic arch (2) are not involved.
ICD-10	I71.0
ICD-9	441.0
DiseasesDB	805
MedlinePlus	000181

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Pathophysiology
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Differentiating Aortic dissection from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
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Treatment
Medical Therapy
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Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Special Scenarios
Management during Pregnancy
Case Studies
Case #1

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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

Differentiating Aortic Dissection from other Diseases

Aneurysm vs Dissection

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

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