Symptoms of Aortic Dissection

Location of Pain:

• Chest pain
• Back pain
• Flank pain
• Abdominal pain
• Leg pain

Quality of Pain

• Pain that is tearing or sharp
• Abrupt onset of pain
• Pain that migrates or radiates

Neurological Deficits

• Coma/Altered consciousness
• Paralysis
• Extremity numbness
• Difficulty with speaking or slurred speech

Light-headedness/Fainting

Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath

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