Document Type
Article
Department
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Abstract
Aortic dissection is a rare and a life threatening event. Classically, aortic dissection presents as sudden, severe chest, back or abdominal pain that is characterized as ripping or tearing in nature. However, a timely diagnosis can be elusive in the event of an atypical presentation. So, a high index of clinical suspicion is mandatory for the accurate and rapid diagnosis of aortic dissection .We report a case of a 56 years old male who presented with signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction and was later found to have aortic dissection. This patient was successfully managed with surgery.
Publication ( Name of Journal)
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Fatimi, S.,
Mahboob, M.,
Ashfaq, A.
(2011). Aortic dissection or myocardial infarction?. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 61(5), 502-504.
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