Aortic dissection - A mnemonic.

A mnemonic of the key features to consider in thoracic aortic dissection.

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1. W E M U S T idended mediastinum T H I N K A O R T A hlers Danlos, Marfans & other genetic disorders aternity horacic pain; chest, abdominal, back or neck. moking lder demographic igh impact/intensity sports/activities llicit substance use eurology nown aortic valve abnormality therosclerosis A O R T I C S i m o n M a r k D a l e y ( 2 0 2 0 ) d i s s e c t i o n ; A m n e m o n i c . neven blood pressure earing, sharp, ripping nature of pain *May not be an exhaustive list; Clinical judgement must always be applied. aised blood pressure ransient loss of conciousness cute onset of pain/symptoms