ArticleHeart views : the official journal of the Gulf Heart Association
Concealed Truths Always Hide behind the Shadows of the Not So Obvious: Deadly Chest Pain Presentation.
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Abstract
Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a critical condition characterized by the tearing of the aortic wall, posing significant diagnostic challenges due to its diverse clinical presentations. We present the case of a 61-year-old male with hypertension and dyslipidemia who presented with acute abdominal and chest pain, initially raising suspicion of myocardial infarction. Despite an unremarkable electrocardiogram and initially normal troponin levels, the patient experienced ventricular fibrillation, prompting further evaluation. The patient's clinical course was complicated by recurrent cardiac arrests. Subsequent imaging revealed AAD, which was not initially recognized, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis and the critical need for prompt recognition and management of AAD. This case underscores the necessity of considering AAD in patients with atypical presentations and the pivotal role of advanced imaging techniques in facilitating timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention.
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