A penetrating aortic ulcer rapidly evolving into aortic dissection in a patient presenting with respiratory tract infection to the emergency department: an acute aortic syndrome case report

This case underlines the importance of broadening differential diagnoses in atypical presentations in patients with risk factors. Prompt intervention and careful management are imperative to optimize patient outcomes and prevent complications of aortic lesions. Cardiac point of care ultrasound can help in detecting progression of dynamic atherosclerotic diseases such as acute aortic syndrome.