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CC BY 4.0 · Aorta (Stamford) 2018; 06(01): 034-036
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1639345
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Successful Repair of Concomitant Acute Type A Aortic Dissection and Saddle Pulmonary Embolism

Fabio Ramponi
1   Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
,
Theone Papps
1   Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
,
James Edwards
1   Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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27 July 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Patients presenting with acute onset of chest pain require prompt diagnosis and rapid establishment of a management plan. Acute aortic dissection and acute pulmonary embolism are life-threatening emergencies that can mimic each other at presentation. Correct identification of this uncommon scenario is crucial to initiate the appropriate interventions. The authors present a unique case of concomitant acute type A aortic dissection and acute saddle pulmonary embolism; the patient underwent successful aortic repair and pulmonary embolectomy.

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aortic dissection - pulmonary embolism - concomitant
 

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