Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a rare and potentially fatal disease. The classic presentation is sudden and severe pain in the chest, back, or abdomen, described as tearing or ripping pain radiating to the interscapular region. Cerebral ischemic complications occur in 18-30% of aortic dissections and patients may present to the emergency department (ED) with isolated focal neurology and no chest pain.
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