Worried about aortic dissection

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Asked for Male, 26 Years

I have tightness in upper back n chest for 2 days n feeling feverish n chills- but yesterday night i felt very intense tearing sensation in chest- as if something collapsed or ripped inside- it lasted for 1 minute but it scared me so much I slept for 2-3 hours n then went to ER- they did ecg, trop I, trop T, Chest xray, D Dimer - all came out good- doc said ur d dimer is 200- dissection ruled out But i feel stressed thinking about that sensation- Is it advisable to seek another opinion n get ct angio of aorta or chest

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Dr. Amit Bharadiya Cardiologist 7 yrs exp Ahmednagar Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amit Bharadiya

Cardiologist 7 yrs exp Ahmednagar

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Opinion yes you can take another one. Ct aortogram not required

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