Case Report, Int J Cardiovasc Res Vol: 4 Issue: 2
Aortic Dissection Illustrated
| Rami N Khouzam1*, Naglaa Habib2 and Heena Khalid1 | |
| 1Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA | |
| 2NSA Pathology laboratory, Cairo, Egypt | |
| Corresponding author : Rami Khouzam, MD Program Director, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 1614 Dogwood creek Dr, Germantown, TN 38139, USA Tel: + 901 417 0809; Fax: 901 747 5805 E-mail: [email protected] |
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| Received: March 11, 2015 Accepted: March 28, 2015 Published: March 30, 2015 | |
| Citation: Khouzam RN, Habib Nand, Khalid H (2015) Aortic Dissection Illustrated. Int J Cardiovasc Res 4:2. doi:10.4172/2324-8602.1000203 |
Abstract
Aortic Dissection Illustrated
This case demonstrates a 51 year-old male who presented in severe distress, and diagnosed with type A aortic dissection confirmed on trans esophageal echocardiogram. Arterial lines from both right and left radial arteries attached to different transducers showed an obvious discrepancy in volume and value. Discrepancy between pulses and blood pressures in both arms can be a very helpful hint in the diagnosis of this relatively rare but potentially fatal condition, especially if not recognized early. Students, residents and fellows are always taught to perform a thorough physical exam, including checking blood pressure and pulse in bilateral arms, especially when suspecting aortic dissection.
