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 …

2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and
Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease | Circulation Science Volunteer Warning …

Background—In acute aortic dissection, delays exist between presentation and diagnosis
and, once diagnosed, definitive treatment. This study aimed to define the variables …

Purpose Management of acute type A aortic dissection (AAAD) is challenging and operative
strategies are varied. We used the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (STS ACSD) to …

The question may be asked why another Guideline manuscript is needed. The reasons are
fivefold:(1) to outline pros and cons of treatment options;(2) to outline areas where further …

Acute type A aortic dissection is a lethal condition requiring emergency surgery. It has
diverse presentations, and the diagnosis can be missed or delayed. Once diagnosed …

Thoracic stent-grafts provided by manufacturers were approved in Japan in March 2008,
and their use is now spreading rapidly. Evidence of the efficacy of this treatment in TAA is …

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the significance of malperfusion syndromes in
patients with acute type A aortic dissection following a contemporary surgical management …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the results of acute type A aortic
dissection (ATAAD) repair before and after implementation of a multidisciplinary thoracic …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to characterize operative outcomes for ascending
aorta and arch replacement on a national scale and to develop risk models for mortality and …