Aortic dissection with cerebral infarction

Abstract

Aortic dissection is a fatal cardiovascular health problem. Chest and back pain are among the common complaints of the patients, and they may also apply with atypical clinics. It is very difficult to diagnose with examination and anamnesis, especially in patients who present with poor consciousness and stroke symptoms. In this study, we wanted to present a 62-year-old female patient who had syncope at home and was unconscious for about 1 hour, has stroke symptoms, and aortic dissection was detected in her examinations. When no hemorrhage was detected in non-contrast brain CT, neck and brain contrast-enhanced CT angiography imaging was performed. Aortic dissection flap extending to the right carotid communis was detected in the imaging. Clinicians should pay attention to detailed examination and be alert for further examinations in order not to harm the patient in terms of underlying causes, especially in unconscious patients who have a stroke clinic and cannot express their complaints in a healthy way.

Keywords

• Stanford Type A
• Stroke
• Syncope
• Emergency

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