A 55-year-old man presents with sudden severe chest pain.
List three pre-existing conditions conferring high risk of aortic dissection.
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List three examination findings conferring high risk of aortic dissection.
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List three chest x-ray findings described in aortic dissection.
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Discuss the role of D-dimer in evaluating aortic dissection.
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Name two drugs from two different classes that can reduce shear-force stress on an intimal flap, and briefly outline each drug's role.
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