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An aortic dissection usually causes severe pain in the abdomen, back, or chest, depending on the section of the aorta that is affected.
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What causes aortic dissection?
Aortic dissection is caused by a deterioration of the inner lining of the aorta.
Are elevated troponins associated with aortic dissection?
yes
Can aortic dissection be fatal?
Aortic Dissection can be fatal if it is not recognized right away. It occurs when the wall of the aorta tears and blood flows in. Most people associate the pain with a heart attack and tend to ignore the symptoms.
Is there a support group for people that survived an aortic dissection?
aorticdissection.com
What is a separating aorta?
"Separating aorta" might refer to an aortic dissection. An aortic dissection is a life-threatening aortic condition in which the inner layer of the aorta is torn. This causes blood to collect in the space between the two layers. This blocks blood flow, causes the tear to enlarge and weakens the outer wall of the aorta, which can lead to this wall rupturing. Medical attention at a center specializing in aortic disease should be sought immediately for suspected aortic dissection.
How do you know if you have an aortic dissection?
Based on the clinical symptoms, a doctor will run several tests to confirm an aneurysm or an SAH. A computed tomography scan (CT) of the head is the initial procedure. A magnetic resonance imaging test (MRI) may be done instead of a CT scan.
Trauma related cyanosis from nipple line to head?
Thoracic aortic dissection or hemopericardium.
When did Tomoyuki Dan die?
Tomoyuki Dan died on October 10, 2013, in Japan of aortic dissection.
When did Eiichi Ohtaki die?
Eiichi Ohtaki died on December 30, 2013, in Tokyo, Japan of aortic dissection.
Difference between myocardial ischemia and aortic dissection?
in myocadial ischemia, pain radiate to jaw, neck,shoulder,arm wheras in aortic dissection pain radiate to back, between scapulae there is differense between pulse rate of both arms and leg depending on ecg changes
When did Leslie Temple die?
Leslie Temple died on July 10, 2004, in Liverpool, England, UK of aortic dissection.
What causes a massive haemopericardium?
Massive haemopericardium is caused by bleeding into the pericardial sack. The cause of this may be penetration by a sharp object or projectile, blunt chest trauma, or splitting of the heart wall as a result of mitral valve problems or damage to the myocardium (the inner layer of the heart) following a heart attack for example.
