Transient global amnesia: an atypical presentation of acute aortic dissection

Aortic dissection (AD) is a cardiovascular emergency whose most frequent symptom is chest pain. However, clinical presentation can also be varied and atypical. In the present study we report a case of painless AD, which resulted in a sudden memory loss at presentation. Physical examination and labor...

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Main Authors: Monica Masoero, Giannina Leotta, Federico Vischia, Antonio Sechi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-07-01
Series:Emergency Care Journal
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ecj/article/view/1554