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Which is the most common risk factor for aortic dissection?
Which is the most common risk factor for aortic dissection?
In patients under 40 years of age, what percentage of aortic dissection cases are due to hypertension?
In patients under 40 years of age, what percentage of aortic dissection cases are due to hypertension?
Which type of aortic dissection generally requires surgery?
Which type of aortic dissection generally requires surgery?
Which condition involves vasculitis with aortic involvement?
Which condition involves vasculitis with aortic involvement?
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What is a common connective tissue disease associated with aortic dissection?
What is a common connective tissue disease associated with aortic dissection?
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What is the main difference between Stanford type A and B aortic dissection?
What is the main difference between Stanford type A and B aortic dissection?
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Which symptom is characteristic of Stanford type B aortic dissection?
Which symptom is characteristic of Stanford type B aortic dissection?
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What is the recommended target systolic blood pressure for patients with aortic dissection?
What is the recommended target systolic blood pressure for patients with aortic dissection?
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Why is thrombolytic therapy avoided in patients suspected of having an aortic dissection?
Why is thrombolytic therapy avoided in patients suspected of having an aortic dissection?
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Which medication is recommended as an initial treatment for hypertension in patients with aortic dissection?
Which medication is recommended as an initial treatment for hypertension in patients with aortic dissection?
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