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Aortic Dissection: Diagnosis and ManagementChest X-ray: %u2022Widened mediastinum%u2022Significant difference between armsBlood pressure:%u2022Hemodynamically stable: CT angiography (definitive)%u2022Hemodynamically unstable: Transesophageal echocardiogramInvestigations:%u2022Type A (involving ascending aorta): Emergency surgery%u2022Type B (distal to left subclavian artery): Medical management, possible endovascular repairManagement:This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
