What you need to know
- Should be aware of symptoms of rare heart complication (dissection of aorta)
- Sudden, sharp, stabbing, tearing, ripping chest pain
- Intense anxiety
- Rapid pulse
- Profuse sweating nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness, fainting
- Shortness of breath
What you can do
- Call 911 for emergency service if you suspect a child is experiencing symptoms of dissection of the aorta
- Develop an emergency plan if necessary, depending on the needs of individual children.