A 72 year old lady presents with severe chest pain and abdominal pain. She is conscious with a BP of 210/88. A murmur is heard on auscultation. What is the diagnosis? What is your immediate management?
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The ascending aorta is dilated and there is a dissection flap present that extends into the abdominal aorta. This is a type A aortic dissection. Immediate management should include BP management to lower the BP and referral to cardiothoracic surgery.
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