Aortic Dissection Mimics Acute Abdomen in an Older Patient
Aortic dissection is a relatively uncommon illness, but it often presents with acute hemodynamic compromise and severe chest pain. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for survival. Patients with an aortic dissection typically present with an acute, severe, sharp, or “tearing” posterior chest o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM)
2012-06-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Gerontology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959812000221 |