Type A aortic dissection developed after type B dissection with the presentation of shoulder pain: A case report

• Published in: World journal of clinical cases Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 232 - 235
• Main Authors: Yin, Xin-Bo, Wang, Xiao-Kai, Xu, Su, He, Cai-Yun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Baishideng Publishing Group Inc 06.01.2021
• Subjects: Case Report; Case report; Chronic type B aortic dissection; Atypical symptoms; Misdiagnosis; Shoulder pain; Emergency setting; New type A aortic dissection

Aortic dissection (AD) is a life-threatening condition with a high mortality rate without immediate medical attention. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are critical in treating patients with AD. In the emergency department, patients with AD commonly present with classic symptoms of unantici...