Acute aortic dissection is a challenging clinical emergency which may have catastrophic
consequences if it is not diagnosed and treated promptly. There are 10–20 cases per million …

Aortic dissection is most often a catastrophic medical emergency which, if untreated, can be
potentially fatal. The intention of therapy in patients with aortic dissection is to prevent aortic …

Acute aortic dissection is the most common catastrophe affecting the aorta, with an
incidence exceeding that of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). 1 The mortality rate …

George II, described an abnormal finding of the aorta from the king's autopsy. 1 “Upon
examining the parts,” he wrote,“... in the trunk of the aorta, we found a transverse fissure on …

Acute aortic dissection continues to be one of the most catastrophic cardiovascular events.
While there is a general consensus on immediate surgical repair when the ascending aorta …

Background: Standard treatment of acute thoracic aortic dissection type B is the medical
therapy used for most patients, according to Stanford. Surgical therapy involves a high …

Aortic dissection may be fatal without early diagnosis and appropriate medical, surgical, or
endovascular treatment. The presenting symptoms and signs are so myriad and nonspecific …

Acute aortic dissection remains a challenging clinical emergency with a high mortality rate.
The peak incidence of aortic dissection is in the sixth and seventh decade of life; men are …

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Acute aortic dissection is an uncommon but lethal cause of acute chest, back, and
abdominal pain. Establishing a timely diagnosis is paramount, as mortality from acute aortic …