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How can i tell if my symptoms are an aortic dissection or aneurism?
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Pain: Aortic dissections in the acute stage (less than 3 weeks old) are classically described as a "tearing chest pain that radiates to the back" when they occur in the chest, which is their most common location. Aortic aneurysms are generally asymptomatic, but can cause abdominal or back pain, depending on their location.
Answered 2/26/2014
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