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Aortic dissection - Stanford type A

Case contributed by: Hugo Neves (RT)

Presentation:

Sudden severe chest and upper back pain + Shortness of breath.

Patient Data:

Age: 54

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian

From the case: Aortic dissection - Stanford type A

Angio CT was performed

Modality: CT

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Type A dissections involve the ascending aorta and arch.

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Systems: Chest, Vascular

Aortic dissection - Stanford type A

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Aortic dissection - Stanford type A

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