A 58-year-old with suspected acute aortic syndrome has tearing chest/back pain and pulse deficit. Best initial imaging if available rapidly?...

Question

A 58-year-old with suspected acute aortic syndrome has tearing chest/back pain and pulse deficit. Best initial imaging if available rapidly?

Accepted Answer

CTA of the chest with contrast

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Noncontrast chest CT

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Transthoracic echocardiogram only

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MRI chest aorta

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Chest X-ray only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Aortic Dissection