Acute aortic dissection combined with cardiac tamponade in an elderly patient saved by pericardial drainage: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Acute aortic dissection combined with cardiac tamponade is fatal. The radical treatment is an aortic replacement; however, the risk is high. We suggest conservative treatment with pericardial drainage as a treatment option in elderly patients with comorbidities.

Keywords

• acute medicine
• cardiovascular disorders
• social care
• social justice