Premortem signs of aortic dissection rupture in the heart
Disease description:
My friend's father was resting at home when he suddenly experienced severe chest pain. His family rushed him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a ruptured aortic dissection of the heart. Is a ruptured cardiac aortic dissection a precursor to death?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Aortic dissection is a serious cardiovascular disease, and its premonitory signs of death mainly include the following:
1. Severe chest pain: Once the aortic dissection ruptures, patients will immediately experience unbearable, severe chest pain. This pain often spreads throughout the chest and abdominal areas, feeling like a tearing sensation. Moreover, the pain may radiate to other regions such as the back, shoulders, or abdomen, creating a widespread area of discomfort and significantly increasing the patient's suffering.
2. Patients may feel short of breath, as if there is not enough air, and their heart rate will increase rapidly in response to the sudden emergency. Additionally, the body will exhibit abnormal sweating and may be accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, which are natural responses of the body when facing a crisis. In some cases, patients may experience fainting or loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood supply to the brain.
If these symptoms occur, immediate medical attention is recommended.
