SAQ 1573 – Proximal aortic dissection with new hypotension

A 67-year-old man presents with severe central chest pain radiating to his back. You are concerned about aortic dissection.

CT angiography confirms a proximal dissection. He is GCS 15, heart rate 95/min, and blood pressure 180/95 mmHg. After the CT scan he becomes hypotensive.

List four risk factors for aortic dissection.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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Define the Stanford classification of aortic dissection.

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List four management steps, including drug doses and therapeutic endpoints where relevant.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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List three likely causes of his hypotension after CT.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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