Aortic dissection

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[3] Laith Adnan Allaham, M.D.[4]

Synonyms and keywords: Leaking aneurysm; dissecting aortic aneurysm; aneurysm, dissecting, aorta; aortic aneurysm – dissecting

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Imaging in Aortic Dissection | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Aortography | Coronary Angiography | Other Diagnostic Studies

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Secondary Prevention |

Management During Pregnancy

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• Acute aortic syndrome
• Penetrating atherosclerotic aortic ulcer
• Aortic intramural hematoma‎‎
• Aortic rupture
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Thoracic aortic aneurysm
• Aorta

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