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Acute aortic dissection provoked by sneeze: a case report.
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, 55139 Samsun, Turkey. abaydin@omu.edu.tr
Emergency Medicine Journal : EMJ
|September 29, 2005
Summary
Sneezing can dangerously increase intrathoracic pressure, potentially causing aortic dissection. This case report highlights the first documented instance of aortic dissection triggered by sneezing, even with hypertension as a risk factor.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Sneezing significantly elevates intrathoracic pressure due to abdominal and intercostal muscle contractions.
- While various complications are known, aortic dissection following sneezing has not been previously reported.
Observation:
- A patient developed aortic dissection.
- Hypertension was identified as a pre-existing risk factor in this patient.
Findings:
- This case presents the first documented instance of aortic dissection directly provoked by sneezing.
- The study discusses the potential link between the physiological stress of sneezing and the occurrence of aortic dissection.
Implications:
- This finding suggests that sneezing may be an underrecognized trigger for aortic dissection.
- Further research is warranted to understand the specific mechanisms and patient populations at risk.
- Clinicians should consider sneezing as a potential precipitating event in cases of aortic dissection, especially in hypertensive individuals.