Harrison's Practice: Aortic Dissection

Aortic Dissection

Definition

Uncommon, potentially life-threatening condition in which disruption of the aortic intima allows dissection of blood into vessel wall
May involve obstruction of aortic branches, dissection into the pericardial sac, or rupture into the left pleural space or retroperitoneum
Typically presents as sudden severe chest pain with radiation to the back

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