This case report describes a rare Type A aortic dissection that caused a pulmonary artery intramural hematoma and compression, which mimicked a saddle pulmonary embolism. The findings highlight the importance of prompt recognition to avoid inappropriate anticoagulation and enable emergent surgical repair.
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Type A Aortic Dissection Causing Pulmonary Artery Intramural Hematoma and Compression
Submitted by: Shrikar Modukuri
Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports
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Author(s): Katherine Giuliano Verdi, Brian Pogatchnik, William Hiesinger
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