An aortic dissection is a life-threatening event that requires urgent evaluation. A dissection is defined as a tear in the innermost layer of the aortic wall forming a true and false lumen. This is normally diagnosed with a CT with contrast when clinical suspicion is present. Deciding whether urgent surgical intervention is required is key, as it may determine the survival of the patient. The treatment of type A aortic dissection involves emergent open-heart surgery. Medical treatment and clinical follow-up are recommended for uncomplicated type B dissections. In this report, we present a case of an extensive type B aortic dissection in an asymptomatic patient who required immediate surgical intervention.
Keywords: aortic dissection; cardiology; dissection; internal medicine; type b aortic dissection.
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