Aortic Dissection-a Case Report

Aortic dissection: is a catastrophic illness characterized by dissection of blood between and along the laminar planes of the media with formation of blood filled channel within the aortic wall which often ruptures out ward and cause severe hemorrhage.3 In such cases quick and timely diagnosis can save a life from Aortic catastrophe. Therefore we think it is important to report this case.

Case Presentation: This case is young man who presented with pain in abdomen, dizziness and loss of sensation in right hand in Sharda Hospital Greater Noida. The patient was referred to Cardiology Department and Echocardiography was done which suggested the diagnosis of Dissection of ascending aorta with aortic regurgitation. Case was referred for Surgery.

Bentall procedure: through sternotomy on CPB was performed and life was saved.

Conclusion: Aortic dissection is a fatal condition .A high clinical index of suspicion and correct diagnosis on Echocardiography is essential to save the life. If the patient 's history suggests neurovascular deficit as in our case , non invasive diagnostic procedure such as ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY should be performed promptly to rule out aortic dissection which is life threatening condition.