TNNMC Journal of Medical & Surgical Nursing
  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 2

“A Rare and Life-Threatening Case of Intra-Aortic Abdominal Dissection Necessitating Emergency Prosthetic Valve Replacement Surgery”

  • Author:
  • J. Vinodhini Zipporah1
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Published Online: Jan 28, 2026
  • Page Number: 46 to 50

1PhD Scholar cum Associate Professor, CSI Jeyaraj Annapackiam College of Nursing, Madurai

Online Published on 28 January, 2026.

Abstract

Intra-aortic abdominal dissection is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition, particularly in patients without traditional risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or a history of cardiac disease. Hereby I present the case of a 61 year old male teacher which led him to a fatal condition. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of intra-aortic dissection, especially in the absence of common risk factors, and underscores the importance of rapid diagnosis and intervention to prevent fatal outcomes. It also illustrates the intricate relationship between vascular emergencies and cardiac complications, necessitating multidisciplinary management for optimal patient outcomes.

Keywords

Aortic Dissection, Respiratory Depression, Hypotension, Syncope, Excruciating Pain, Prosthetic Valve Replacement, Post Operative Complications