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QuestionChoice
This patient is most likely to be having an aortic dissection. The definitive diagnostic investigation for an aortic dissection is a CT angiogram.
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e
CT head
QuestionChoice
This patient is most likely to be having an aortic dissection. A chest X-ray can be useful in ruling out other causes of his chest pain, but the definitive diagnostic investigation is a CT angiogram.
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c
Chest X-ray
QuestionChoice
This patient is presenting with symptoms of an aortic dissection- chest pain described as 'tearing' radiating to the back. He also has a background of hypertension and Marfan's syndrome (two important risk factors). Therefore, this patient requires a CT angiogram to confirm this diagnosis.
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a
CT angiogram
QuestionChoice
This patient is most likely to be having an aortic dissection. The definitive diagnostic investigation for an aortic dissection is a CT angiogram.
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d
Blood pressure
QuestionChoice
This patient is most likely to be having an aortic dissection. An ECG can be useful in ruling out other causes of his chest pain, but the definitive diagnostic investigation is a CT angiogram.
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b
ECG
Concept
Chapter
2693
3707
Aortic Dissection
Topic
134
Cardiology
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A 60-year-old male presents to the emergency department with chest pain. He describes the pain as 'tearing' and radiating to his back. He has a past medical history of hypertension and Marfan's syndrome. On observation, his heart rate is 89, blood pressure 116/79 and oxygen saturations 93%.

Which investigation will confirm the most likely diagnosis?
a