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Posted on October 5, 2017April 15, 2026 by reuben

Diagnosis & Management of Aortic Dissection

zero features for dissection: probably does not need a rule out

one feature for dissection: dimer (ACEP 2025 CP)

two or more features: direct to CT angio


Strayer 2017 – Thoracic Aortic Syndromes

Chest Pain Plus Video courtesy of Jonas The Doge Pologe

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