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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], Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[3]

Overview

History of patients with aortic dissection may be positive for factors such as connective tissue disease, known aortic valve disease, recent heart surgery, Known thoracic aortic aneurysm, and family history of the aortic disease. Sudden onset chest/back pain is the most common symptom of aortic dissection. Pain may be of sharp, ripping, tearing, and knife-like quality.

History and Symptoms

History

History of patients with aortic dissection may include the following factors:[1]

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of aortic dissection include:[2][3][4][5]

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of aortic dissection include:[1]

History and Symptoms Associated with High Pretest Probability of Aortic Dissection[1]

History
Symptoms
  • Chest, back, or abdominal pain with at least one of the following features:
    • Abrupt onset
    • Severe intensity
    • Ripping or tearing

2022 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease[6]

Signs and Symptoms of AAS
Clinical Signs and Symptoms Cause
Asymmetric blood pressure (>20 mm Hg) between limbs Compromise of branch artery flow
Bowel ischemia or gastrointestinal bleed Malperfusion of the celiac or superior mesenteric artery
Dysphagia Compression of the esophagus
Dyspnea Compression of trachea or bronchus, congestive heart failure from aortic regurgitation, or cardiac tamponade
Hemoptysis Vascular rupture into lung parenchyma
Hoarseness Compression recurrent laryngeal nerve
Horner’s syndrome Compression of sympathetic chain
Myocardial ischemia or myocardial infarction Coronary artery involvement by dissection or compression by aneurysm
New murmur of aortic regurgitation Incomplete aortic valve closure secondary to leaflet tethering by the dilated aorta or cusp prolapse because of dissection into the aortic root
Oliguria or hematuria (gross) Malperfusion of 1 or both renal arteries
Paraplegia Spinal malperfusion attributable intercostal artery involvement
Lower extremity ischemia Malperfusion of iliac artery
Shock Cardiac tamponade, hemothorax, frank aortic rupture, acute severe aortic regurgitation, severe myocardial ischemia
Shortness of breath Pericardial effusion, congestive heart failure from acute severe aortic regurgitation, or hemothorax
Stroke symptoms Carotid or vertebral artery involved
Superior vena cava syndrome Compression of the superior vena cava
Syncope Carotid artery involvement or cardiac tamponade

AAS indicates acute aortic syndrome

2014 ESC Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Diseases[1]

Clinical Assessment of Patients Suspicious of Aortic Dissection[1]

Class I
"In all patients with suspected AAS, pre-test probability assessment is recommended, according to the patient’s condition, symptoms, and clinical features.[7](Level of Evidence: B)"

2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease (DO NOT EDIT)[8]

History and Physical Examination for Thoracic Aortic Disease (DO NOT EDIT)[8]

Class I
"1. For patients presenting with a history of acute cardiac and noncardiac symptoms associated with a significant likelihood of thoracic aortic disease, the clinician should perform a focused physical examination, including a careful and complete search for arterial perfusion differentials in both upper and lower extremities, evidence of visceral ischemia, focal neurological deficits, a murmur of aortic regurgitation, bruits, and findings compatible with possible cardiac tamponade.[9][10][11] (Level of Evidence: C)"

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