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An aortic aneurysm is not synonymous with aortic dissection. Aneurysms are defined as a localized permanent dilation of the aorta to a diameter > 50% of normal. [[Cystic medial necrosis]] is the most common risk factor for the development of [[ascending aortic aneurysms]], and [[atherosclerosis]] is the most common risk factor for descending aortic aneurysms. | Aortic dissection is a life threatening entity that must be distinguished from other life threatening entities such as [[cardiac tamponade]], [[cardiogenic shock]], [[myocardial infarction]], and [[pulmonary embolism]]. An aortic aneurysm is not synonymous with aortic dissection. Aneurysms are defined as a localized permanent dilation of the aorta to a diameter > 50% of normal. [[Cystic medial necrosis]] is the most common risk factor for the development of [[ascending aortic aneurysms]], and [[atherosclerosis]] is the most common risk factor for descending aortic aneurysms. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Aortic dissection is a life threatening entity that must be distinguished from other life threatening entities such as cardiac tamponade, cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction, and pulmonary embolism. An aortic aneurysm is not synonymous with aortic dissection. Aneurysms are defined as a localized permanent dilation of the aorta to a diameter > 50% of normal. Cystic medial necrosis is the most common risk factor for the development of ascending aortic aneurysms, and atherosclerosis is the most common risk factor for descending aortic aneurysms.
Differentiating Aortic Dissection from other Disorders
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Gastroenteritis
- Hemorrhagic Shock
- Hernias
- Hypertensive Emergencies
- Hypovolemic Shock
- Mechanical Back Pain
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Myopathies
- Pancreatitis
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Vascular Injuries
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome