Beware of the DeBakey type I aortic dissection hidden by ischemic stroke: Two case reports |
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Authors: | Su-Qin Chen Wei-Liang Luo Wu Liu Li-Zhi Wang |
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Affiliation: | Su-Qin Chen, Wei-Liang Luo, Wu Liu, Li-Zhi Wang, Department of Neurology, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Huizhou 516001, Guangdong Province, China |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUNDDeBakey type I aortic dissection is one of the rare etiologies of ischemic stroke. It is critical to identify arterial dissection before intravenous thrombolysis; otherwise, fatal hemorrhage may occur. CASE SUMMARYIn this report, we described 2 painless DeBakey type I aortic dissection cases with initial symptoms similar to ischemic stroke. Sudden onset of conscious disturbance and limb weakness within minutes occurred in both cases. Hypotension was found in both cases. Thoracoabdominal computed tomography angiography was urgently performed due to unknown reason hypotension, and DeBakey type I aortic dissection was confirmed. Intravenous thrombolysis was avoided because of timely diagnosis; however, they both eventually died of ruptured aortic dissection. CONCLUSIONAortic dissection should always be excluded in ischemic stroke patients with unexplained hypotension or shock symptoms before intravenous thrombolytic therapy. |
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Keywords: | Ischemic stroke Aortic dissection Diagnosis Case report |
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