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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| description | 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. Subsequent diagnostic findings revealed an intramural haematoma with an intimal tear in the ascending aorta. Postoperatively, the patient experienced an ischaemic stroke, necessitating prompt neurology consultation and treatment. This report underscores the significance of early recognition and collaborative management in achieving positive patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dd70dad658b04f9899b0a330ff8353cf2023-10-30T11:03:54ZengSMC MEDIA SRLEuropean Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine2284-25942023-09-0110.12890/2023_0040813616Painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptomsYasaman Navari0Ajit Brar1Bibek Karki2Samir Elian3Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, USA; Department of Public Health, State University of New York, Albany, New York, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Michigan State University at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, USAThis 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. Subsequent diagnostic findings revealed an intramural haematoma with an intimal tear in the ascending aorta. Postoperatively, the patient experienced an ischaemic stroke, necessitating prompt neurology consultation and treatment. This report underscores the significance of early recognition and collaborative management in achieving positive patient outcomes.https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/4081type a aortic dissectionbentall procedureatypical symptoms |
| spellingShingle | Yasaman Navari Ajit Brar Bibek Karki Samir Elian Painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptoms European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine type a aortic dissection bentall procedure atypical symptoms |
| title | Painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptoms |
| title_full | Painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptoms |
| title_fullStr | Painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptoms |
| title_full_unstemmed | Painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptoms |
| title_short | Painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptoms |
| title_sort | painless aortic dissection with catastrophic consequences presenting as sudden loss of consciousness with no prodromal symptoms |
| topic | type a aortic dissection bentall procedure atypical symptoms |
| url | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/4081 |
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