Keywords
aortic dissection, Marfan syndrome
Date of Presentation
5-1-2025 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate diagnosis and intervention. Untreated aortic dissection has a mortality rate of 1-2% per hour. Misdiagnosis occurs in approximately 33.8% of cases, with common symptoms including chest pain, back pain, and syncope. It is important to have a high index of suspicion and utilize appropriate diagnostic tools, such as CT angiography, for prompt diagnosis. Here we describe a rare scenario of a patient with Marfan syndrome ultimately found to have a Stanford A/DeBakey I aortic dissection after a masturbation event. Prompt recognition and treatment of this lethal disease are essential to reduce the mortality associated with this condition and optimize outcomes.
Disciplines
Cardiovascular Diseases | Cardiovascular System | Emergency Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Included in
Cardiovascular Diseases Commons, Cardiovascular System Commons, Emergency Medicine Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Commons
Aortic Dissection Triggered by Self Stimulation
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate diagnosis and intervention. Untreated aortic dissection has a mortality rate of 1-2% per hour. Misdiagnosis occurs in approximately 33.8% of cases, with common symptoms including chest pain, back pain, and syncope. It is important to have a high index of suspicion and utilize appropriate diagnostic tools, such as CT angiography, for prompt diagnosis. Here we describe a rare scenario of a patient with Marfan syndrome ultimately found to have a Stanford A/DeBakey I aortic dissection after a masturbation event. Prompt recognition and treatment of this lethal disease are essential to reduce the mortality associated with this condition and optimize outcomes.
