A 58-year-old male presents with sudden onset chest pain radiating to the back. BP is 180/60 mmHg in the right arm and 140/90 mmHg in the left arm. CXR shows a widened mediastinum. CT angiography reveals a Type A aortic dissection. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate immediate pharmacologic intervention before surgical consultation?

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