title: [Aortic dissection: clinical evaluation, comparison of diagnostic techniques and treatment election].
abstract: Aortic dissection is a life-threatening disease with a high mortality in the first hours. The diagnosis must be established as promptly as possible and a high index of suspicion is needed. Then, a thorough evaluation of the patient is necessary for an adequate clinical decision making. In this article, the definition, classification, predisposing factors, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario, Valladolid.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: San Román
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vilacosta
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fernández-Avilés
mesh_terms: D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Disección de aorta: evaluación clínica, comparación de las técnicas diagnósticas y elección del tratamiento.