Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT
Aortic dissection
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise aortic dissection — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- A life-threatening emergency caused by an intimal tear allowing blood to track between aortic wall layers, creating a false lumen. Classification drives management.
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