Summary of the Clinical Problem ATAAD and TBAD (involving the ascending and
descending aorta, respectively) are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Patients …

Differential aspects of ascending thoracic aortic dissection and its treatment: the North
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The IRAD database reports indicate an early mortality of 58% in patients who for various
reasons were medically treated for AADA. Unfortunately, information concerning the …

Type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) is conventionally treated with surgery; however,
some patients are poor surgical candidates and medical management (MM) is occasionally …

Acute aortic dissection (AD) involves the ascending aorta in approximately two-thirds of
patients. 1, 2 Chest pain is the most common feature, but clinical presentation can be varied …

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 …

Objective Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a catastrophic condition that can be fatal
if not treated immediately. We sought to examine the literature and identify evidence behind …

OBJECTIVES Acute thoracic aortic dissection (ATAD) is a devastating condition associated
with a high mortality rate. Recent reports suggest that its incidence is rising. Utilizing …

Thoracic aortic dissection is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, and it
requires timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment. Long-term antihypertensive therapy …

Management of the aortic arch in acute DeBakey I aortic dissection remains a clinical
challenge. Debate persists regarding whether a less aggressive non–total arch …