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Axial computed tomography scan. Image shows thoracic aortic dissection (De Bakey/Standford type I/A).
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Since D-dimer test result was positive, chest CT angiogram (4 hours after the arrival) was performed and found a thoracic AD extending ascending aorta, aortic arch vessels, and descending aorta to superior mesenteric artery, without thrombus in false lumen nor pericardial effusion (Figure 1).