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Acute Aortic Dissection

Acute Aortic Dissection (AAD) is uncommon but highly lethal, requiring prompt recognition and management. Due to its non-specific clinical presentation, a high index of suspicion is necessary, particularly in high-risk patients.

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Claude Beck

Claude Schaeffer Beck (1894-1971) was an American Cardiac Surgeon. Described two cardiac compression triads (1935); first successful use of a defibrillator on a human (1947)