Seizure: an unusual primary presentation of type A aortic dissection

Hung-Hsin Mo; Chien-Chang Lee; Shyr-Chyr Chen

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2007.03.026

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Seizure: an unusual primary presentation of type A aortic dissection

Hung-Hsin Mo, MD

Chien-Chang Lee, MD, MSc

Shyr-Chyr Chen, MD, MBA

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2007.03.026

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Aortic dissection is a potentially life-threatening condition that must be diagnosed early and accurately. Here we report a case of type A aortic dissection presenting with seizure and unconsciousness. We thought this rare manifestation should be reported because misdiagnosis of such cases could lead to disastrous results.

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