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Painless Aortic Dissection.
Tariq S Marroush1, Andrew R Boshara1, Kesav C Parvataneni2
1Department of Internal Medicine, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan.
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|November 28, 2017
Summary
Painless aortic dissection (PAoD) is rare but deadly. Early diagnosis via cardiovascular exam is crucial to avoid harmful treatments like anticoagulation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Painless aortic dissection (PAoD) is associated with adverse patient outcomes.
- Aortic dissection can present atypically, complicating diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the clinical presentation and outcomes of painless aortic dissection.
- To highlight diagnostic challenges and potential therapeutic pitfalls in PAoD.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of 86 reported cases of PAoD.
- Analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentations, and treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- PAoD predominantly affects men (62%), with a mean age of 65.
- Common presentations include neurologic deficits, dyspnea, and pulse asymmetry (53%).
- Type A dissection is frequent (88%), with a high mortality rate (51%); harmful interventions were noted.
Conclusions:
- PAoD, though rare, is a critical diagnosis requiring high clinical suspicion.
- Thorough cardiovascular examination is essential for timely diagnosis.
- Avoidance of potentially harmful treatments like fibrinolysis and anticoagulation is vital.
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