SAQ 1334 – Severe chest and back pain with CTPA image

A 55-year-old man presents with sudden severe chest pain radiating between the shoulder blades and associated diaphoresis. His heart rate is 105/min, blood pressure 190/95 mmHg and SpO2 95% on room air. A CTPA image is shown.

State the diagnosis.

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List four physical signs you may find.

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/ 4

List three investigations and justify each.

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Investigation | Justification<br /> 1 |<br /> 2 |<br /> 3 |

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State the definitive treatment.

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/ 1

List three ED drugs and state the indication for each.

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Drug | Indication<br /> 1 |<br /> 2 |<br /> 3 |

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