[Acute aortic syndrome].

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

• Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) encompasses critical conditions like aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating ulcers, and aortic aneurysms.
• AAS poses diagnostic challenges due to diverse symptoms mimicking other common conditions, leading to potential delays in treatment.
• Delayed diagnosis and treatment of AAS can have fatal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance awareness regarding the incidence of acute aortic syndrome.
• To elucidate the diverse clinical features associated with acute aortic syndrome.
• To emphasize the importance of prompt diagnosis in managing AAS.

Main Methods:

• Review of clinical features and diagnostic approaches for acute aortic syndrome.
• Highlighting computed tomography angiography (CTA) as the primary diagnostic modality.
• Discussion of the challenges in differentiating AAS from other conditions.

Main Results:

• Acute aortic syndrome includes aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating ulcer, and aneurysm.
• Symptoms are varied and can be mistaken for more common ailments.
• Computed tomography angiography is the gold standard for diagnosis.

Conclusions:

• Increased awareness of AAS incidence and clinical presentation is necessary.
• Computed tomography angiography is essential for the rapid and accurate diagnosis of AAS.
• Timely diagnosis and intervention are critical for improving patient outcomes in AAS.