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Aortic Dissection%u2022 Severe chest pain radiating to back%u2022 Loss of pulse%u2022Rupture complications:%u2022Hypotension%u2022Cardiac tamponade (pericardial cavity)%u2022Haemothorax (pleural cavity)%u2022Mediastinal bleedingPresentation:%u2022Hypertension%u2022 Smoking%u2022Marfan's syndrome%u2022 Ehlers-Danlos syndromeRisk factors:%u2022 Transoesophageal USG (if unstable)%u2022 CT angiography (if stable - most appropriate)%u2022MRI (if stable - most accurate)Investigations:%u2022 Control hypertension with beta blockers%u2022 Surgery - grafting or stentingDescending Aortic Dissection Management:
