Key result
Two patients presenting with atypical chest pain were initially misdiagnosed with acute coronary syndrome but were subsequently found to have Stanford type A acute aortic dissection.
Why the study?
Stanford type A acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening surgical emergency requiring prompt evaluation, but can have atypical presentations leading to initial misdiagnosis.
Design
Case report
Authors
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Maintain high suspicion for type A AAD despite atypical features; these cases leave open need for prospective diagnostic studies.
Case Report (n=2)
Stanford type A acute aortic dissection can present atypically, mimicking acute coronary syndrome, requiring a high index of suspicion and prompt imaging to prevent catastrophic outcomes from inappropriate antithrombotic therapy.
Ahmed et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Stanford type A acute aortic dissection (n=2). Stanford type A acute aortic dissection was evaluated on Clinical presentation and diagnosis. Two patients presenting with atypical chest pain were initially misdiagnosed with acute coronary syndrome but were subsequently found to have Stanford type A acute aortic dissection.
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