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Differentiating Aortic dissection from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

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History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

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Echocardiography and Ultrasound

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Treatment

Medical Therapy

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Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

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] Laith Adnan Allaham, M.D.[4]

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

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Aortic Dissection from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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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