A 68-year-old with suspected acute type B aortic dissection has BP 182/98 mm Hg and HR 105 bpm. Initial management targets should be which of the foll...

Question

A 68-year-old with suspected acute type B aortic dissection has BP 182/98 mm Hg and HR 105 bpm. Initial management targets should be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

SBP

Answer

HR

Answer

Increase preload with IV fluids then observe

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A 68-year-old with suspected acute type B aortic dissection has BP 182/98 mm Hg and HR 105 bpm. Initial management targets should be which of the following?