Pain associated with a dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm is commonly described as:
A. Retrosternal crushing and squeezing
B. Chest stabbing and sharp
C. Ripping and tearing in the chest or thoracic back
D. Worse with inspiration
ANS: C
Aortic aneurysms are often asymptomatic. However, in a dissecting aortic aneurysm , symptoms are often described as tearing or ripping in the chest, back, or abdomen.
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