Question

Which of the following would not be considered a potential cause for a patient to develop an aortic dissection?

A. Hypertension
B. Kidney failure
C. Other diseases such as Cushing's syndrome or lupus
D. Chest injury

Answer 1

Kidney failure is not typically a direct cause of aortic dissection, whereas hypertension, other diseases such as Cushing's syndrome or lupus, and chest injury can be direct causes or contributing factors.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the options provided, kidney failure would generally not be considered a direct potential cause for a patient to develop an aortic dissection. While hypertension is a well-known risk factor for aortic dissection and other diseases like Cushing's syndrome or lupus may also contribute to vascular weaknesses or other conditions that might predispose someone to aortic dissection, kidney failure itself is not normally a direct cause.

However, it must be noted that the complications of chronic kidney disease can include hypertension, which can, in turn, contribute to aortic dissection, but kidney failure per se does not cause the dissection. A chest injury, especially a blunt trauma to the chest, can be a direct and traumatic cause of an aortic dissection.