AI Article Synopsis

  • Aortic dissection is a critical and often overlooked condition of the aorta that can be deadly if not diagnosed early.
  • It can sometimes mimic symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), making it difficult to identify.
  • The article discusses a specific case where aortic dissection was mistaken for a STEMI and highlights recent research on this issue.

Article Abstract

Aortic dissection is the most common fatal condition of the aorta, yet it is often missed on initial clinical presentation. Aortic dissection associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is relatively rare, but if it occurs, it can be diagnostically challenging, and the condition can be fatal. Here we describe a case of aortic dissection presenting as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) managed via the transradial approach. We describe the current literature on the subject.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4356097PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.14740/jocmr2039wDOI Listing

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