Question 146 · LEK · Aortic dissection
A 55-year-old male came by ER department because of intense, tearing pain that radiated to the back. The patient is a chain smoker and he irregularly takes hypotensive medications. The ECG showed no ST elevation. Which disorder should primarily be considered in the diagnostics?
- A. peptic ulcer.
- B. aortic dissection.
- C. pericarditis.
- D. pneumothorax.
- E. pulmonary embolism.
Hint
Focus on the character of the pain ('tearing'), where it radiates and the patient's poorly controlled risk factor.
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