BACKGROUND: Increasing aortic diameter is thought to be an important risk factor for acute
type B aortic dissection (ABAD). However, some patients develop ABAD in the absence of …

Background Patients with uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection (ABAD) generally
can be treated with conservative medical management. However, these patients may …

Patients with uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection (ABAD) can generally be treated
with conservative medical management. However, these patients may develop aortic …

Background Conservative management of acute type B aortic dissection (ABAD) is often
associated with aortic dilatation during follow-up increasing the risk of aortic rupture. The …

BACKGROUND: A considerable number of patients with acute type B aortic dissection
(ABAD) treated with medical management alone will exhibit aortic enlargement during follow …

Background—Clinical profiles and outcomes of patients with acute type B aortic dissection
have not been evaluated in the current era. Methods and Results—Accordingly, we …

OBJECTIVE: The risk of acute type B aortic dissection is thought to increase with descending
thoracic aortic diameter. Currently, elective repair of the descending thoracic aorta is …

It is not well known if the size of the ascending thoracic aorta at presentation predicts
features of presentation, management, and outcomes in patients with acute type B aortic …

Background—The outcome of patients with acute type B aortic dissection (ABAD) is strongly
related to their clinical presentation. The purpose of this study was to investigate predictors …

OBJECTIVES Medical treatment is the gold standard for uncomplicated acute Type B aortic
dissection (ATBAD). Although endovascular treatment could become an alternative therapy …