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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Aortic dissection (AD) is a life-threatening condition with diverse presentations.
  • Classical symptoms include sharp chest pain, but atypical presentations are common.
  • Misdiagnosis and treatment delays are frequent due to varied symptoms and low clinical suspicion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on aortic dissection and its diagnostic delays.
  • To identify factors contributing to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.
  • To propose strategies for improving AD diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review using PubMed and Google Scholar.
  • Search terms included "aortic dissection," "type A," "delay," and "misdiagnosis."
  • Boolean operators refined searches to focus on diagnostic elements.

Main Results:

  • A significant variation exists in the clinical presentation of acute AD.
  • AD symptoms often mimic more common conditions like acute coronary syndrome.
  • Lack of clinician awareness and triage discriminators contribute to diagnostic delays.
  • Limited access to diagnostic imaging, such as CT scans, exacerbates delays.

Conclusions:

  • Collaborative data collection is essential for systematic analysis of AD.
  • Regular audits and national guidelines can enhance clinical awareness.
  • Improved communication among medical institutions is crucial to reduce diagnostic delays.