Question
Surgery Question on Cardiovascular system
A patient presents with sudden onset of chest pain shooting to the neck and interscapularregion. X-ray shows widened mediastinum. BP is 110/90 mmHg in the right upper limb and 160/100 mmHg in the left upper limb. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Acute coronary syndrome
B
Acute pulmonary embolism
C
Acute aortic dissection
D
Esophageal rupture
Answer
Acute aortic dissection
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C):Acute aortic dissection