Traumatic rupture management depends on the involved aortic segment. Which statement is accurate?

• A. Ascending arch: labetalol plus surgical repair; Descending arch: labetalol only
• B. Ascending arch: heparinization; Descending arch: surgical repair
• C. Descending arch: labetalol plus surgery; Ascending arch: labetalol only
• D. Ascending arch: nitroprusside; Descending arch: beta-blocker therapy only

Answer: (A)