injuries and poisoning
Injury to the Aorta
Treatment of Aortic Injury
Control of heart rate and blood pressure Surgery to repair the aorta or insertion of a wire mesh The first priority is to control the person's heart rate and blood pressure. If blood pressure and heart rate are high, a tear can become worse, sometimes causing the aorta to burst. Drugs, such as Adrenergic blockers , can help control both. Other measures that may help can include giving pain relievers, trying to keep the person calm, and refraining from doing procedures that may cause gagging or vomiting. After heart rate and blood pressure are controlled, surgery is done to repair the tear. Sometimes doctors place a mesh tube (stent) into the aorta to cover the tear. 