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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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_cardiothoracic/90