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Traumatic aortic rupture history and symptoms
Introduction
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
The condition is difficult to detect and may go unnoticed. Most patients have no symptoms. However, a minority of patients may have some of the following symptoms:
- Hoarseness
- Dyspnea or find it difficult to breathe or speak
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Upper back pain
The diagnosis is further complicated by the fact that many patients with the injury experienced multiple other serious injuries as well,[1] so the attention of hospital staff may be distracted from the possibility of aortic rupture.
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