This video explains the pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment options and nursing care of patients with an aortic dissection.

You may also find these other videos in my CARDIAC DISORDERS and CRITICAL CARE PLAYLISTS helpful:

Aneurysms:
   • Aneurysms  

Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack):
   • Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)  

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS):
   • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Acute...  

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) aka Angiogram:
   • Coronary Angiogram/Catheterization (P...  

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG):
   • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)  

Cardiogenic Shock:
   • Cardiogenic Shock  

Hypovolemic Shock:
   • Hypovolemic Shock  

Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident):
   • Stroke  Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)