SAQ 1509 – Confirmed type A aortic dissection in the ED

Marked out of 13.00

A 68-year-old man presents with severe chest pain radiating to the back. You are concerned about an acute aortic dissection.

Stanford type A aortic dissection is confirmed.

List two diagnostic modalities and the clinical circumstances in which each would be used.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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List your management priorities, including doses and endpoints where appropriate.

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List four life-threatening complications that may become evident in the ED.

(Marked out of 4.0)


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Total Score: 0 / 13

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