Painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptoms

Painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptoms

This case report presents a complex clinical scenario involving a 71-year-old female with aortic dissection accompanied by hypotension. The patient’s initial presentation of sudden loss of consciousness unveiled a large pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade, leading to emergency surgery. Subseq...

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Main Authors: Yasaman Navari, Ajit Brar, Bibek Karki, Samir Elian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2023-09-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
type a aortic dissection
bentall procedure
atypical symptoms
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/4081

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