A 50-year-old male presents with acute severe central chest pain radiating to the back, described as tearing in nature. His blood pressure is 190/110 ...

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A 50-year-old male presents with acute severe central chest pain radiating to the back, described as tearing in nature. His blood pressure is 190/110 mmHg in the right arm and 145/85 mmHg in the left arm. Heart rate is 95 bpm. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Aortic dissection

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Pulmonary embolism

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Acute coronary syndrome

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Oesophageal rupture

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Pericarditis

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Aortic Dissection

A 50-year-old male presents with acute severe central chest pain radiating to the back, described as tearing in nature. His blood pressure is 190/110 mmHg in the right arm and 145/85 mmHg in the left arm. Heart rate is 95 bpm. What is the most likely diagnosis?