Author/Editor | Makuc, Jana; Tretjak, Martin | |
Title | Misdiagnosed acute aortic dissection type A | |
Type | članek | |
Vol. and No. | Letnik 5, št. 2 | |
Publication year | 2010 | |
Volume | str. 35-36 | |
ISSN | 1334-5605 - Signa Vitae : Zagreb | |
Language | eng | |
Abstract | In the absence of diagnostic imaging, chest pain can represent a diagnostic dilemma, especially, if the patient's condition requires immediate action. We present a case of a patient with signs of obstructive shock that turned out to result from an acute aortic dissetion (AAD) and consequent cardiac tamponade. Before the correct diagnosis was made, myocardial infarction and/or pulmonary embolism were suspected and the patient was treated with antithrombotic and anticoagulant drugs, wich are contraindicated in AAD. We discuss the correct procedures and treatment in suspected AAD. | |
Descriptors | Aortna anevrizma Srčne bolezni Aorta |