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Dissection, Aortic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: Much has been written on the subject of aortic dissections, from the first well-documented case of aortic dissection, when King George II of England died while straining on the commode, to the first successful operative repairs ...

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Aortic dissection: What causes this often deadly condition? http://bit.ly/bWmEjt

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All L.A. Conference September 2, 2010: Aortic Dissection - Emergency Medicine Core Content

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Howard Bessen presents a comprehensive review of the important clinical features and management of aortic... http://fb.me/sr3eRCIN

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Dissection, Vertebral Artery: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is an increasingly recognized cause of stroke in patients younger than 45 years.1, 2, 3, 4 Although its pathophysiology and treatment closely resemble that of its sister condition, carotid artery dissection ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is an increasingly recognized cause of stroke in patients younger than 45 years. http://bit.ly/9RKiRE

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Dissection, Carotid Artery: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Carotid artery dissection (CAD) begins as a tear in one of the carotid arteries of the neck, allowing blood under arterial pressure to enter the wall of the artery and split its layers. The result is ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Carotid artery dissection (CAD) begins as a tear in one of the carotid arteries of the neck which results in a split. http://bit.ly/9W0Rfs

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Aortic Regurgitation: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Aortic regurgitation is the diastolic flow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle. Regurgitation is due to incompetence of the aortic valve or any disturbance of the valvular apparatus (eg, leaflets, annulus of the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Aortic regurgitation is the diastolic flow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cwz71d

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Aneurysm, Thoracic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a life-threatening condition that causes significant short- and long-term mortality due to rupture and dissection. Aneurysm is defined as dilatation of the aorta of greater than 150% of its normal diameter ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Thoracic aortic aneurysm is a life-threatening condition that causes significant short- and long-term mortality. http://bit.ly/9NijR1

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Aneurysm, Abdominal: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a relatively common, potentially life-threatening condition. Most cases are asymptomatic and are often detected as an incidental finding using diagnostic imaging obtained for other reasons. There is a wide spectrum of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Abdominal aneurysms - relatively common and sometimes deadly. Know the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/dicU9W

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Myocardial Rupture: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Myocardial rupture occurs in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), blunt and penetrating cardiac trauma, primary cardiac infection, primary and secondary cardiac tumors, infiltrative diseases of the heart, and aortic dissection. The clinical presentation of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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A myocardial rupture can occur in a variety of settings, and is deadly if not promptly treated. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/agSszS

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Aortic Stenosis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Aortic stenosis (AS) is the obstruction of blood flow across the aortic valve. Aortic stenosis has several etiologies including congenital unicuspid or bicuspid valve, rheumatic fever, and degenerative calcific changes of the valve. A stenotic valve ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Study finds multidetector CT to be an accurate modality for aortic valve measurements in patients with aortic stenosis. http://bit.ly/aIc6XB

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Aortic Dissection at Any Age: The Tyler Kahle Story « The ACUTE CARE Blog: Non-Urban Emergency Medicine

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