A case of acute aortic dissection in emergency department: lessons learned

Background: Early diagnosis of Acute Aortic Dissection (AAD) can be a challenge for emergency physicians given its unspecific and variable presentation. For this reason, it is frequently referred to as "the great imitator," as it can mimic so many other conditions, including acute...

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Published in:	Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine
Main Authors:	Ibraheem Al Zaabi, Mohamed Jaber, Ahmed AlSuwaidi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Discover STM Publishing Ltd 2023-03-01
Subjects:	case report aortic dissection ed aad
Online Access:	https://sjemed.com/?mno=140468

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