In contrast to the pain associated with an acute myocardial infarction, pain from a dissecting aortic aneurysm:

A) often waxes and wanes.
B) gradually becomes severe.
C) is maximal from the onset.
D) is preceded by other symptoms.


Answer: C) is maximal from the onset.

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