163. A patient with a history of hypertension experiences sudden, severe chest pain radiating to the back, accompanied by unequal pulses. What is the critical clinical urgency in identifying this condition?
A.
Myocardial infarction.
B.
Pneumothorax.
C.
Aortic dissection, requiring urgent surgical consultation and blood pressure control.
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D.
Pulmonary embolism.
📖 Additional Information
Myocardial infarction.
Pneumothorax.
Aortic dissection, requiring urgent surgical consultation and blood pressure control.
