Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in a 36-Week Pregnant Patient

Aortic dissection is a relatively rare yet often fatal condition. Early recognition and treatment are crucial for survival. While the majority of patients who present with aortic dissection are older than 50 years of age and have a history of hypertension, younger patients with connective tissue dis...

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Main Authors: Erol Kohli, Sharhabeel Jwayyed, Gary Giorgio, Mary Colleen Bhalla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/390670