A 45-year-old with chronic Type B aortic dissection has SBP 168 mm Hg and HR 98. Initial medical therapy should target which hemodynamic goals?...

Question

A 45-year-old with chronic Type B aortic dissection has SBP 168 mm Hg and HR 98. Initial medical therapy should target which hemodynamic goals?

Accepted Answer

SBP 100-120 mm Hg and HR ~60 bpm using IV beta-blockade first

Answer

SBP

Answer

SBP

Answer

MAP >85 mm Hg with vasopressors

Answer

No medical therapy; immediate TEVAR in all cases

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Aortic Dissection (Type B)