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KMID : 1812520120010010034
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Journal of Healthcare Simulation
2012 Volume.1 No. 1 p.34 ~ p.39
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Recognizing and treating aortic dissection
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Chang Chul-Ho
Yoon Yoo-Sang
Lee Tai-Kyung
Je Sang-Mo
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Abstract
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This scenario was designed to teach the diagnosis and treatment of aortic dissection. Aortic dissection is rare but life-threatening disease. Risk factors for aortic dissection include advanced age, hypertension, and connective tissue disorders such as Marfan’s or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Most patients with aortic dissection have chest pain, described as sudden-onset, sharp, and migratory. Diagnosis is difficult using only history, physical examination, and chest radiography. Computed tomography is the confirmatory tests used most often. Early therapy for aortic dissection is critical and should be initiated while diagnostic tests are being performed. This scenario can be conducted for both internal medicine residents and medical students.
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KEYWORD
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Aortic dissection, Chest pain, Patient simulation
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