MEDICAL MCQs ( PLAB, MRCP, USMLE, FRCR, MRCS, MBBS )

Question Number 1281

Question:
The following are true of aortic dissections

a) the ascending aorta is involved in the majority of cases
b) involvement of the ascending aorta should be managed conservatively
c) most patients have a history of hypertension
d) There is a recognised association with Marfan's syndrome
e) over 90% of dissecting aneurysms may be detected by MRI