Aortic Dissection Awareness Day: Think Aorta

With Dr Andrew Choong, vascular and endovascular surgeon in Singapore

Published · 1 min 40 sec · Watch on YouTube

About this video

For Aortic Dissection Awareness Day, Dr Andrew Choong explains why aortic dissection needs urgent recognition. He describes sudden severe symptoms, the ways dissection can mimic other emergencies and the importance of considering the aorta during assessment.

Original YouTube title: “Aortic Dissection Awareness Day: Think Aorta! Get a Contrast CT”

Related patient information

Sudden severe chest, back or abdominal pain, collapse or stroke-like symptoms need emergency assessment. In Singapore, call 995.

For an individual assessment or second opinion, contact Andrew Choong Vascular Surgery at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, #09-22, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563.

This video provides general information and does not replace individual medical advice. For a medical emergency in Singapore, call 995.

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