Chest pain while gardening: a Stanford type A dissection involving the aortic root extending into the iliac arteries —an uncommon and potentially catastrophic disease process

ConclusionThe clinical presentation of an acute aortic dissection is often atypical and mimics other common disease processes. The signs and symptoms largely depend on the extent of the aortic dissection and the presence or absence of malperfusion. With a mortality increasing by 1 –2% for every hour until definitive treatment, early recognition and prompt operative intervention are crucial for patient survival.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research