Background: Diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of acute aortic dissection (AAS) are
changing. Objectives: This study examined 17-year trends in the presentation, diagnosis …

The clinical profiles and outcomes of acute aortic dissection (AAD) have not been evaluated
in China. We retrospectively analyzed, from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2011, the data …

Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a life-threatening condition associated with high morbidity
and mortality rates, and it remains a challenge to diagnose and treat. The International …

Objective To establish a systematic registry of aortic dissection in China, assess the clinical
features of Chinese patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD), and compare our results with …

ContextAcute aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency associated with high
rates of morbidity and mortality. Data are limited regarding the effect of recent imaging and …

Importance Early data revealed a mortality rate of 1% to 2% per hour for type A acute aortic
dissection (TAAAD) during the initial 48 hours. Despite advances in diagnostic testing and …

Background Little epidemiological information on acute aortic dissection (AAD) is available
in the literature. The objective of the present study was to determine the incidence and …

Background—Earlier studies evaluating long-term survival in type A acute aortic dissection
(TA-AAD) have been restricted to a small number of patients in single center experiences …

Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the early and long-term effect of thoracic
endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) on type-B acute aortic dissection (AAD). Background …

Background—In acute aortic dissection, delays exist between presentation and diagnosis
and, once diagnosed, definitive treatment. This study aimed to define the variables …