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Aortic Dissection : Symptoms

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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

Aortic Dissection section was last modified: December 21, 2010 - 05:07 pm

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