The aorta, which has a complex intrinsic biology and sophisticated mechanical properties for
conducting the blood ejected from the left ventricle to the rest of the systemic arterial bed, is …

Acute aortic dissection is a rare but deadly disease first described over 200 years ago by the
physician to the late King George II on necropsy. Over the ensuing 2 centuries, the …

Acute aortic dissection is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic illness with high
mortality. Significant advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and management have …

Acute aortic dissection is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic pathology with high
mortality and morbidity. Significant advances in the understanding, diagnosis and …

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 …

Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is the most common aortic catastrophe. The mortality rate of
type A dissection approaches 40% to 50% in 48 hours. Causes of death include rupture …

Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a relatively rare but much-feared clinical presentation which
has a high mortality, particularly if definitive treatment is delayed. A combination of aortic …

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 is a life-threatening disease. Current therapeutic guidelines
recommend medical therapy with aggressive blood pressure lowering for patients with acute …

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, delivering oxygenated blood from the left ventricle
to all organs. Dissection of the aorta is a lethal condition caused by a tear in the intimal layer …