This case report presents a rare occurrence of acute pericarditis coinciding with acute aortic dissection (AAD), emphasizing the significance of recognizing and managing these dual conditions effectively. It highlights the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach and underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion regardless of symptomatology to ensure prompt patient management and complication prevention. This case describes a 91-year-old male patient, who initially presented with mild chest pain, and was later diagnosed with AAD alongside acute pericarditis.
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