A patient presenting with sudden, severe, and tearing chest pain radiating to the back may be experiencing an aortic dissection.
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The description of sudden, severe, and tearing chest pain that radiates to the back is classic for an aortic dissection, which is a serious condition where the inner layer of the aorta tears. This condition requires immediate medical intervention to prevent possibly fatal complications such as aortic rupture.
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