Aortic Aneurysm & Dissection
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Q. Which of the following accurately describes thoracic aortic aneurysm?
a
They are always asymptomatic
b
They are usually caused by cardiac tamponade
c
They occur when blood moves between the tunica adventitia and tunica media
d
They can compress nearby structures and cause dyspnea or chest/back pain
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