Acute aortic dissection mimicking a gastric ulcer: Medico‐legal implications

Abstract

The diagnosis of aortic dissection is often difficult because the symptoms are usually non‐specific. AD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all cases of idiopathic retrosternal pain. Misdiagnosis of AD is a common cause of legal suits in medical practice. Prevention requires a complete and thorough evaluation.

A Systematic Review of Acute Thoracic Aortic Dissections in Africa—The Need for a Registry

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The Clinical Masks of Aortic Dissection

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