A case of acute aortic dissection presenting with neurological symptoms
Mohamed Azhar, Mohamed Sheeraz Rajesh, Mariya
Mohamed Azhar, Mohamed Sheeraz
Rajesh, Mariya
Abstract
Aortic dissection (AD) is a life-threatening condition that presents with diverse and atypical symptoms, making it challenging to diagnose. We present a case of a woman in her 40s who presented to the emergency department with collapse, right-sided weakness, agitation, and confusion. Despite efforts, she went into cardiac arrest and died before a definitive diagnosis was made. The post-mortem examination revealed hemopericardium due to dissection of the ascending thoracic aorta as the cause of death. This case highlights the difficulty in diagnosing AD and the need for a high index of suspicion, especially in patients presenting with neurological symptoms and risk factors.
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Date
2023
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Article
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Aortic Aneurysm, Aneurysm, Dissection, Diagnostic Errors, Case Report [Publication Type]
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Mohamed Azhar MS, Rajesh M. A Case of Acute Aortic Dissection Presenting With Neurological Symptoms. Cureus. 2023 Jul 23;15(7):e42318. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42318.