Can J Emerg Med
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Can J Emerg Med
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Multicenter Study
A simple intervention to reduce your chance of missing an acute aortic dissection.
Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a time sensitive, difficult to diagnose, aortic emergency. We sought to explore the quality of history taking in AAD and assess its impact on misdiagnosis. ⋯ Clinicians should ask and document the character, onset, duration, radiation and severity of pain in any patient presenting with chest, abdominal or flank pain. A focused history still remains the keystone to reducing misdiagnosis.