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Suspected aortic dissection

❑ Look for the following cardinal signs & symptoms:

❑ Sudden onset chest pain (tearing/ripping/sharp or stabbing)

❑ Asymmetric blood pressure in extremities

❑ Shock

❑ Pulse deficit

❑ Evolving aortic regurgitation murmur

Unstable patient

Stable patient

❑ Order urgent TTE
❑ Look for the following high risk features:

❑ Pericardial effusion

❑ Regional wall motion abnormality (RWMA)

❑ Dilated root

❑ Aortic regurgitation (AR)

Continue with diagnostic approach

❑ Aortic dissection confirmed

❑ Transfer to Cardio-thoracic unit

❑ Perform TEE in CCU or cardiac OR

❑ Proceed to surgery

Look for the following: Intimal flap and tear
Intimal entry
Mobile linear flap in short axis view
Small central true lumen communicating with false lumen

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