Acute aortic dissection often presents without classic findings and continues to carry a high in-hospital mortality rate, necessitating a high clinical index of suspicion.
Acute aortic dissection presents with a wide range of manifestations, and classic findings are often absent. A high clinical index of suspicion is necessary. Despite recent advances, in-hospital mortality rates remain high. Our data support the need for continued improvement in prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute aortic dissection.
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