Case summary:
The present case is of a patient named Mr. D.A., who is a 49-year-old male driver. This patient was involved in an accident and brought to the emergency room. He complained of epigastric, chest, and left upper quadrant pain. The examination revealed mild tachycardia. Sometime later, the blood pressure fell down with muffled heart sound and onset of pain, which radiated into the back of the patient.
Characters in the case:
Donald Ayers, a 49-year-old male, and paramedics.
Adequate information:
The results of the examination revealed that his heat beat was 110 bpm and his blood pressure was 105/75 mm Hg. After a few minutes, the blood pressure increased and the heart rate also increased.
To determine:
The location of the tear in the aorta.
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