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A Case of Aortic Dissection Mimicking Transient Ischemic Attack Leading to a Traffic Accident

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Symptoms of aortic dissection (AD) can include sudden and severe chest pain, back pain, left shoulder pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting sensation, and loss of consciousness.These symptoms may resemble those of a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and can make an accurate diagnosis difficult.In this case presentation, a 58-year-old male patient who was brought to the Emergency Department due to a traffic accident, diagnosed with AD in the investigations, initially detected with chest pain and left hemiplegia, will be discussed.In patients presenting with TIA or ischemic stroke symptoms, accompanying symptoms should be carefully evaluated.It should be kept in mind that cases may present with neurological symptoms secondary to AD and traumas due to them.

Source: National Journal of Emergency Medicine SEMI

DOI: 10.5005/njem-11015-0059

Authors: Özkan Kömürcü, Cem Atik, Metehan Özen, Aziz Alper Ayaslı, Mustafa Boğan

Institutions: Primary Health Care, Düzce Atatürk Devlet Hastanesi

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4414164093

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