Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The Other Aortic Syndrome-Intramural Hematoma and Neurological Deficit: Case Report. |
| Authors: |
Walker, Laura E.1,2, Marcellino, Chris2,3, Gali, Bhargavi2,4 |
| Source: |
Clinical Practice & Cases in Emergency Medicine. Feb2024, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p30-33. 4p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*HEMATOMA, *HEMORRHAGE diagnosis, *EMERGENCY medicine, *BLOOD pressure, *CHEST pain |
| Abstract: |
Introduction: Acute thoracic aortic syndromes are among the most concerning presentations in emergency medicine and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Thoracic aortic dissection is most common, followed by penetrating aortic ulcer and, least commonly, intramural hematoma. Case Report: A 67-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with chest and back pain, and sudden onset of paraparesis. Aortic intramural hematoma was diagnosed, and she underwent spinal drain placement with blood pressure control to optimize spinal cord perfusion. Discussion: When neurological deficits are present, rapid diagnosis of spinal ischemia and blood pressure optimization is vital. Spinal drains may be considered as an adjunctive treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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