Could focused bedside transthoracic echocardiography improve the diagnosis of ascending aortic dissection?

I read with interest the article by Dr Schattner,1 which highlights the pitfalls that can lead to a delayed diagnosis of ascending aortic dissection. Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition and diagnostic delays significantly increase the risk of mortality. Dr Schatter reports that a delayed diagnosis is often associated with an atypical presentation, which may include the absence of chest pain/atypical chest pain or acute coronary syndrome/congestive heart failure on presentation.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research