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==Aortic dissection== | ==Aortic dissection== | ||
Diagnostic is an undulating motion intimal flap , which in more recordings and directions must be seen. The flap should have a movement that is not parallel with any other cardio -thoracic structure . | Diagnostic is an undulating motion intimal flap , which in more recordings and directions must be seen. The flap should have a movement that is not parallel with any other cardio-thoracic structure . | ||
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!Upon dissection watch: | |||
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*Location of dissection | |||
*Type A (involvement of ascending aorta) | |||
*Type B (no involvement of ascending aorta) | |||
*Location of intimal tear | |||
*Location of re-entry and possibly tear. another crack | |||
*Involvement of aortic arch and outgoing vessels | |||
*Differentiation between true and false lumen | |||
*Involvement of coronary arteries | |||
*The presence of aortic valve insufficiency | |||
*Pericardium moisture | |||
*LV function | |||
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It also shows the intramural hematoma of the aorta to be aware of the aortic dissection. One variant This does not intraluminal flap was observed making the diagnosis is difficult to establish . Echocardiographic is viewed as a thickened aortic wall . | It also shows the intramural hematoma of the aorta to be aware of the aortic dissection. One variant This does not intraluminal flap was observed making the diagnosis is difficult to establish . Echocardiographic is viewed as a thickened aortic wall . | ||