What are the symptoms of an aortic dissection?


Symptoms include:
  • severe chest, back, and/or limb pain
  • weakness, difficulty walking, slurred speech, or loss or vision
  • loss of consciousness
  • severe uncontrolled hypertension

In addition to considering other conditions (eg a heart attack or stroke), I should be urgently assessed for an aortic dissection.  The majority of aortic dissections require emergent surgery; without appropriate treatment, the risk of death increases 1-3% per hour.
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