Question # 52

A 70-year-old female with a history of hypertension presents with sudden, severe chest pain radiating to her back. Her blood pressure is 180/100 mmHg, and a CT scan reveals a tear in the aortic wall. What is the most likely cause of her condition?

Options:

A.

Aortic dissection

B.

Acute myocardial infarction

C.

Pulmonary embolism

D.

Esophageal rupture

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