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Sudden-Onset Paraplegia: A Unique Presentation of Acute Aortic Dissection (AD)

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Aortic dissection (AD) is a rare but deadly diagnosis that emergency medicine physicians must consider in a wide variety of patient presentations. This case report describes a 42-year-old male bull rider who developed acute-onset bilateral lower extremity paralysis and loss of sensation. He was later found to have a type A Stanford AD during his emergency department evaluation.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33389

Authors: Monica R Campa, Brook Danboise, John D Cambron

Institutions: Christus Health, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4313558281