Question

A 64-year-old with suspected aortic dissection is hypertensive and tachycardic. What specific physiologic target is emphasised first?

Accepted Answer

Reduce HR and shear stress with beta-blockade

Answer

Reduce preload

Answer

Increase contractility

Answer

Reduce afterload alone with vasodilator

Answer

Volume expansion

Practice question

A 64-year-old with suspected aortic dissection is hypertensive and tachycardic. What specific physiologic target is emphasised first?