KnowraAortic dissectionLinked fromLinked fromThe 13 pages that link to Aortic dissection, each with the reason it gives.All 13Related 7Compared with 6Pulmonary embolismCompared with: It is another dangerous cause of sudden chest pain that requires different urgent treatment.Angina pectorisCompared with: Its abrupt severe chest pain is a dangerous alternative diagnosis, not angina.Aortic aneurysmCompared with: Dissection is distinct from aneurysm, though both can affect the aorta and occur together.Acute coronary syndromeCompared with: It can mimic acute coronary symptoms but requires a different emergency treatment strategy.AneurysmCompared with: Dissection separates wall layers rather than simply widening the vessel.Abdominal aortic aneurysmCompared with: Unlike an aneurysm, dissection is defined by blood separating layers of the aortic wall.