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| Q. |
With regard to aortic dissection, which is incorrect |
| A. | it tends to occur in 40-60 year old men |
| B. | approximately 90% of non-traumatic cases occur in patients with antecedent hypertension |
| C. | it is usually associated with marked dilatation of the aorta |
| D. | it is unusual in the presence of substantial atherosclerosis |
| E. | it is usually caused by an intimal tear within 10cm of the aortic valve |
| Answer» C. it is usually associated with marked dilatation of the aorta | |
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