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Neurological symptoms at onset of aortic dissection occur in 17-40% of patients, and pain-free dissection in 5-15%, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and life-threatening misdiagnosis.
Neurological symptoms are common in aortic dissection and can mask the underlying condition, highlighting the need for careful physical examination to avoid life-threatening misdiagnosis and inappropriate thrombolysis.
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Requires consideration of aortic dissection in atypical neurological presentations to avert misdiagnosis; extends awareness but leaves open prospective validation of strategies.
Gaul et al. (2008) conducted a review in Aortic dissection. Neurological symptoms was evaluated. Neurological symptoms at onset of aortic dissection occur in 17-40% of patients, and pain-free dissection in 5-15%, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and life-threatening misdiagnosis.
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