Atrial fibrillation and stroke as initial manifestations of painless type A aortic dissection

In conclusion, apart from imaging the aortic arch by computed tomography in acute stroke patients, the electrocardiogram may be indicative for aortic dissection if it shows signs for myocardial ischemia in previously healthy patients.
Source: Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research