Acute aortic dissection with a high D-dimer and pleuritic chest pain in an airline passenger

Abstract

D-dimer can be significantly elevated in acute aortic dissection and poses a diagnostic challenge in someone with pleuritic chest pain occurring after a flight. Electrocardiogram abnormalities in isolated acute aortic dissection may mimic other acute cardiovascular conditions. © Royal College of Physicians, 2010. All rights reserved.