Early Diagnosis of an Atypical Type A Aortic Dissection With Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Case Report

Aortic dissection is a rare but potentially fatal condition, characterized by a high mortality rate where every minute of delay in treatment counts. Its diagnosis remains challenging due to its often atypical clinical presentation. This case report presents an atypical case of type A aortic dissection in a 75-year-old female patient, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis facilitated by point-of-care ultrasound and emphasizing the value of its use in suspected aortic dissection regardless of the clinical probability. Additionally, this report reviews the risk factors for misdiagnosis and underscores the utility of diagnostic scores such as the aortic dissection detection risk score.