Question

A 65-year-old man presents with sudden severe chest/back pain; CT shows type B aortic dissection without complications. Initial BP/HR targets?

Accepted Answer

HR ~60 bpm and SBP 100-120 mm Hg with IV beta blocker first

Answer

HR <40 bpm and SBP <90

Answer

No BP control if asymptomatic

Answer

Start vasodilator first, then beta blocker

Answer

Oral therapy only

Practice question

A 65-year-old man presents with sudden severe chest/back pain; CT shows type B aortic dissection without complications. Initial BP/HR targets?