Aortic dissection

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Diagnosis
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History and Symptoms
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Treatment
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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] Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[3]

Synonyms and keywords: Leaking aneurysm; dissecting aortic aneurysm; aneurysm, dissecting, aorta; aortic aneurysm - dissecting

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Imaging in Aortic Dissection | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Aortography | Coronary Angiography | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Secondary Prevention |

Special Scenarios

Management During Pregnancy

Case Studies

Case #1

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