Arterial dissections, which involve an abrupt tear in the wall of a major artery resulting in the
intramural accumulation of blood, are a family of catastrophic disorders causing major …

Arterial dissection (AD) is defined as the longitudinal splitting up of the arterial wall caused
by intramural bleeding. It can occur as a spontaneous event in all large and medium sized …

The incremental understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of aortic dissection
over the past 250 years has predicated the modern endovascular treatments in use today …

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 …

Remarkable progress has become especially apparent in aortic medicine in the last few
decades, leading to essential changes in how thoracic aortic dissection is understood and …

Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition caused by a tear in the intimal layer of the
aorta or bleeding within the aortic wall, resulting in the separation (dissection) of the layers …

Aortic dissection is a complex manifestation of disease of the arterial wall. The severity and
consequences of a dissection are related to the physical characteristics and anatomic …

Aortic dissection is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease with catastrophic
complications. A high level of suspicion is required for successful diagnosis as presenting …

Acute dissection of the thoracic aorta is a potentially life-threatening condition which
requires collaborative treatment from multiple specialties for optimal patient outcomes …

Aortic dissection is an emergent medical condition, generally affecting the elderly,
characterized by a separation of the aortic wall layers and subsequent creation of a …