Nurses and Aortic Dissection
Acute aortic dissection focuses on immediate blood pressure control, pain management, and rapid stabilization to prevent rupture, typically requiring ICU admission. Key interventions include keeping systolic blood pressure between 100–120 mmHg, heart rate below 60 bpm, monitoring pulses, and preparing for urgent imaging or surgery. Key Nursing Interventions (Emergency/Preoperative): Hemodynamic Control: Administer IV beta-blockers (e.g., esmolol) to lower heart rate and blood
Shaun Nicosia
1 hour ago1 min read
Survivor Story
Today we have a Survivor Story from our friends at Aortic Hope of Valerie Mandala. To hear her fascinating story of survival just click on the link below! https://www.aortichope.org/post/it-s-survivor-series-saturday-featuring-valerie-mandala #THINKAORTA #thinkaortathinkfamily
Shaun Nicosia
5 days ago1 min read
AORTIC DISSECTION EMERGENCY
An aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency occurring when the inner layer of the aorta tears, causing blood to flow between layers and potentially rupture. It requires immediate, often surgical, intervention, as mortality increases by 1–2% per hour if untreated. Call 911 immediately for sudden, severe "tearing" or "ripping" chest, back, or abdominal pain. Key Emergency Symptoms Sudden, severe pain: Often described as ripping, tearing, or stabbing, typically
Shaun Nicosia
May 141 min read