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  • Cardiology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychiatry

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  • Medical conditions can manifest with psychiatric symptoms, potentially impairing physical healthcare.
  • Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that may present atypically.

Observation:

  • A 29-year-old female presented with "hysteria" after a stressful event, with no initial report of pain.
  • Physical examination revealed pulseless extremities and metabolic acidosis.
  • Diagnostic imaging confirmed Stanford Type-A aortic dissection.

Findings:

  • The patient's psychiatric symptoms masked a critical cardiovascular emergency.
  • Prompt diagnosis required a high index of suspicion beyond initial presentation.

Implications:

  • Emergency physicians need heightened awareness of medical conditions mimicking psychiatric disorders.
  • Standardized diagnostic protocols in the Emergency Department can prevent fatal misdiagnoses.
  • Early recognition of physical symptoms is crucial for patients presenting with psychological distress.