A 59-year-old with tearing chest pain and widened mediastinum is suspected of acute aortic dissection. Before transfer to the OR, what medical target ...

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A 59-year-old with tearing chest pain and widened mediastinum is suspected of acute aortic dissection. Before transfer to the OR, what medical target is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Target HR 60-80 bpm and SBP

Answer

Target HR ≤100 bpm; SBP

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Target HR

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Start high-dose vasodilator to reduce afterload without beta-blockade

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Avoid BP lowering until surgical repair

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Aortic Dissection

A 59-year-old with tearing chest pain and widened mediastinum is suspected of acute aortic dissection. Before transfer to the OR, what medical target is recommended?