Type A aortic dissection associated with tension pneumothorax

A 61-year-old man presented to the emergency department of the University of Fukui Hospital because of sudden-onset chest and back pain. Three days prior to presentation, he suddenly experienced back pain followed by dyspnea on exertion. He denied any traumatic episodes and significant medical history. He had never undergone clinical evaluation. He had a smoking history of 20  pack-years.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research