Aortic Dissection

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Diagnosis

Aortic dissection is difficult to diagnose because symptoms often are similar to those caused by other conditions. Diagnosis often involves taking a medical history (if possible) and performing a physical examination and imaging tests.

During the physical exam, the physician takes blood pressure and notes any differences in pressure between the right and left arms or between the arms and the legs. Other signs of aortic dissection include abnormally low blood pressure readings, wh...Read the full article