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Aortic Dissection: Why Do We Miss It

  • gregg883
  • Feb 14, 2021
  • 1 min read

Did you know there are recent studies that show up to 38% of patients with Aortic Dissection are missed on initial presentation?


That is why the Think Aorta campaign is so important!


If you are emergency personnel or an emergency physician, please take the time to read the attached article.

Consider checking out the UK and Ireland campaign at www.Thinkaorta.net and on Instagram @think_aorta


 
 
 

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