5th June 2026

A 70-year-old man with confirmed Type B aortic dissection on a CT angiogram is found to have renal impairment and a elevated lactate.

A 70-year-old man with confirmed Type B aortic dissection on a CT angiogram is found to have renal impairment and a elevated lactate. He has lower back pain on examination, but has no other findings. Which complication does this suggest is occurring?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.