Key result
Transthoracic echocardiography is beneficial for diagnosing acute type A aortic dissection, with previously reported sensitivity and specificity up to 97% and 100% in patients with optimal imaging.
Why the study?
Aortic dissection carries high mortality, and the clinical utility of transthoracic echocardiography when diagnosing acute type A aortic dissection was evaluated.
Design
Case report
Authors
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TTE may aid bedside diagnosis of type A aortic dissection; leaves open routine adoption without prospective validation.
Case Report (n=1)
Transthoracic echocardiography remains a highly sensitive and specific diagnostic tool for acute type A aortic dissection, providing critical rapid assessment.
Luke et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Type A aortic dissection (n=1). Transthoracic echocardiography vs. Computed tomography was evaluated. Transthoracic echocardiography is beneficial for diagnosing acute type A aortic dissection, with previously reported sensitivity and specificity up to 97% and 100% in patients with optimal imaging.
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