Master of the Masquerade: An Atypical Presentation of Acute Aortic Dissection

Overview

Journal Case Rep Cardiol

Publisher Wiley

Specialty Cardiology & Vascular Diseases

Date 2020 Mar 10

PMID 32148970

Citations 3

Authors

Ramy Mando

Daniel Tim

Anthony DeCicco

Justin Trivax

Ivan Hanson

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Abstract

Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is associated with unacceptably high mortality rate. As such, early diagnosis and aggressive management are essential in order to avoid life-threatening complications. Herein, we report an atypical presentation of AAD and clinical sequelae.

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