A 58-year-old with aortic dissection risk (tearing chest pain, mediastinal widening). First-line medical therapy while awaiting CT?...

Question

A 58-year-old with aortic dissection risk (tearing chest pain, mediastinal widening). First-line medical therapy while awaiting CT?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g., esmolol) to HR

Answer

IV nitroprusside alone

Answer

Aspirin and heparin

Answer

Thrombolysis

Answer

No therapy until CT confirms

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Aortic Dissection Initial Management