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A Case Report of Acute Pericarditis Presenting With Acute Aortic Dissection
Pamella Morello1, Sahar S Abdelmoneim2,3, Patricia D Armas Gonzalez2
1Internal Medicine, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Abstract:
This case report presents a rare occurrence of acute pericarditis coinciding with acute aortic dissection (AAD), emphasizing the significance of recognizing and managing these dual conditions effectively. It highlights the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach and underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion regardless of symptomatology to ensure prompt patient management and complication prevention. This case describes a 91-year-old male patient, who initially presented with mild chest pain, and was later diagnosed with AAD alongside acute pericarditis. The report emphasizes the critical role of early recognition in such presentations and aims to enhance awareness among healthcare professionals and readers regarding this complex disease and its potential complications.
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