December 4, 2019 Image IQ: Ripping chest pain and leg weakness A 58-year-old man went to the emergency department (ED) with chest pain he described as “ripping.” The pain radiated down his back. In the ED, he complained of abdominal pain and monoparesis of his left leg. What's your diagnosis?   ADVERTISEMENT MORE IMAGE IQs • Image IQ: Chest pain, cough, syncope and shortness of breath • Image IQ: Irregular ECG • Image IQ: Mitral valve prolapse with multiple petechiae • Image IQ: Heart palpitations and nausea • Image IQ: Shortness of breath and hypotension   ADVERTISEMENT Upgrade your skills with the ECG Certificate course —the efficient and affordable way to advance competencies of staff who already perform ECGs. Earn a certificate, digital badge, and 5 CEs. All online. From the medical assistant certification specialists, AMT. Read more