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Worried about aortic dissection

2026-01-09 20:04:17
I have tightness in upper back n chest for 2 days n feeling feverish n chills- but yesterday night i felt very intense tearing sensation in chest- as if something collapsed or ripped inside- it lasted for 1 minute but it scared me so much I slept for 2-3 hours n then went to ER- they did ecg, trop I, trop T, Chest xray, D Dimer - all came out good- doc said ur d dimer is 200- dissection ruled out But i feel stressed thinking about that sensation- Is it advisable to seek another opinion n get ct angio of aorta or chest
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Opinion yes you can take another one. Ct aortogram not required

Answered2026-01-12 12:51:40

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